Calculates the weight for each height that would result in a chosen BMI value.
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Formula basis
Weight (kg) for each row = target BMI x height (m)^2. Height (cm) = starting height + (row number - 1) x step. The number of rows equals the repeat count entered (shown to two decimal places with trailing zeros omitted).
Calculation method
Given a target BMI value, calculates the corresponding weight for a series of heights starting at a chosen value and increasing by a fixed step, and lists the results in a table.
Exclusions and checks required
This is a reverse calculation from a chosen BMI value, not a guarantee of an individual's ideal weight.
This formula does not apply to children or adolescents who are still growing.
It does not account for differences in body fat percentage, muscle mass, or frame size.
Example input:：BMI 22, starting at 150 cm, in 2 cm steps, 11 rows (150 to 170 cm)
bmi
22
start
150
step
2
count
11
The row for 170 cm shows a weight of 63.58 kg. This is a reverse calculation from BMI 22; an individual's actual ideal weight varies with age and body composition.
Calculates the weight for each height that would result in a chosen BMI value.
What values should I enter?
Applies to: Body & metabolism
How should I interpret this estimate?
Given a target BMI value, calculates the corresponding weight for a series of heights starting at a chosen value and increasing by a fixed step, and lists the results in a table.
How to use
Enter your input values and press Calculate.
Review the result and compare it with expected context.
Weight (kg) for each row = target BMI x height (m)^2. Height (cm) = starting height + (row number - 1) x step. The number of rows equals the repeat count entered (shown to two decimal places with trailing zeros omitted).