Apart from the BMI (Body Mass Index), which is particularly well known, there are other indicators to perform self-measurements of your weight and corpulence. The IMG (Fat Mass Index) , for example, or the RTH (Hip Waist Ratio, which allows you to calculate ideal measurements).
Whichever indicator or calculation you choose, keep in mind that these values are given as a guide only. These self-measurements do not exempt you from an appointment with your doctor.
THE DIFFERENT CALCULATORS PRESENT ON THE SITE
Click on the title to launch the corresponding calculation.
- Calculation of BMI (Body Mass Index)
- Calculation of the IMG (Fat Mass Index)
- Calculation of WHR (Waist to Hip Ratio, or “ideal measurements”)
- Basal metabolism calculation (daily energy expenditure)
- Calculation of the IMA (Adipose Mass Index)
- Ideal weight (Lorentz formula)
- Ideal weight (Monnerot-Dumaine formula)
- Ideal weight (Creff formula)
- Ideal weight (Broca’s formula)
- Ideal Weight (Devine Formula)
- Ideal Weight (Peck’s Formula)
- Ideal weight (Bornhardt formula)
- Nick Trefethen’s BMI (you can also read our article about it)
The site also has files that can answer certain subjective questions about physical appearance.
As well as tools for children
- Ideal weight in children (BMI)
- Ideal size for children/babies from birth up to 5 years old
- Ideal size for children from 5 years old to 19 years old
New tools or files, concerning the corpulence of individuals, are regularly added to the site. Each file is presented in a clear and reasoned manner, with constant respect for the citation of the scientific sources used.
THE INTEREST OF AN OBJECTIVE LOOK AT YOUR CORPULENCE
Each of these calculations has its advantages, but also its faults and its limits . These calculators (1) allow you to take an objective look, most of the time, on your corpulence — which is a real advantage. These are tools that allow you to measure, independently, your theoretical ideal weight according to different formulas from the medical field.
But always keep in mind that this simplicity of use, this self-measurement and this objective look come at the expense of the precision of the result. Only a doctor can diagnose obesity.
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If you would like us to add a calculator that is not already present on the site, then contact us via Facebook, Twitter, or simply by email. We will then do the necessary work and research for a new page to be added to the site.