Neck Circumference Reference Tool
Neck girth against the published screening points (37 cm men / 34 cm women) and the sleep-apnoea context.
Neck circumference correlates with upper-body fat and appears in the STOP-BANG sleep-apnoea screen (>40 cm scores a point). Ben-Noun's studies proposed 37/34 cm as screening thresholds. A muscular neck from training also reads large — circumference can't tell muscle from fat here either.
Formula
For general information only — not medical advice, a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health, diet, medication or exercise decisions.
Neck girth against the published screening points (37 cm men / 34 cm women) and the sleep-apnoea context. The Neck Circumference Reference Tool is a free, private neck circumference tool — every result computes instantly in your browser with no sign-up and no data upload.
About Neck Circumference Reference Tool
Neck circumference correlates with upper-body fat and appears in the STOP-BANG sleep-apnoea screen (>40 cm scores a point). It applies Direct measurement vs published reference points. Use the Neck Circumference Reference Tool to get an instant, clearly-explained result with the working shown step by step — free, private and with the source method cited.
How to use Neck Circumference Reference Tool
- 1Enter your details in the Neck Circumference Reference Tool input fields above.
- 2The result updates instantly with the working and reference bands shown.
- 3Adjust any value to explore how it changes the outcome — it's free and unlimited.
Why use Neck Circumference Reference Tool?
- ✓Instant neck circumference result that recomputes as you type — no waiting, no page reloads
- ✓100% client-side: your health data never leaves your browser
- ✓Shows the actual formula and your numbers substituted in, so you can see exactly how the result is reached
- ✓Based on published, citable sources (Ben-Noun L et al., Obes Res 2001;9:470-7)
- ✓Free forever with no sign-up, account or app install
Frequently asked questions
How does the Neck Circumference Reference Tool work?+
Neck circumference correlates with upper-body fat and appears in the STOP-BANG sleep-apnoea screen (>40 cm scores a point). The calculation uses the formula: Direct measurement vs published reference points. Everything runs instantly in your browser as you type — your inputs are never uploaded.
Is the Neck Circumference Reference Tool accurate, and what is it based on?+
The method is traceable to authoritative sources, including Ben-Noun L et al., Obes Res 2001;9:470-7; Chung F et al., Anesthesiology 2008 — STOP-BANG. Results are estimates — individual variation always applies, so treat the output as a well-grounded starting point.
Is the Neck Circumference Reference Tool free and private?+
Yes. It's completely free with no sign-up, and all computation happens locally in your browser, so none of your health data ever leaves your device.
Can I use this for medical decisions?+
This tool is for general information only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
What can I use the Neck Circumference Reference Tool for?+
It's commonly used for neck circumference, neck size, neck measurement chart. Neck girth against the published screening points (37 cm men / 34 cm women) and the sleep-apnoea context.
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