Health6 min read
How to Calculate BMI: Formula, Chart, Examples
Use the BMI calculator formula, weight (kg) ÷ height (m)², with a 72 kg and 170 cm example, adult BMI chart and what the number cannot tell you.
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BMR Formula: How to Calculate Resting Calories
Calculate BMR with the Mifflin-St Jeor equation for men and women, see two worked examples and learn why BMR is not your daily calorie target.
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Body Fat Percentage Calculator: Formula and Ranges
Body fat percentage: use the fat mass ÷ body weight formula, try a BMI-based estimate, and read common ranges with their limits.
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Calorie Deficit Formula: How Much to Cut a Day
Use the calorie deficit calculator formula TDEE − intake, see a 300 kcal worked example and learn how to size and check a deficit sensibly.
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Daily Calorie Needs: How to Calculate Your Number
Find your daily calorie needs by multiplying BMR by an activity factor. See a 2,310 kcal example, goal-based targets and a way to check it in real life.
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Ideal Body Weight: Formula and Chart by Height
Find your ideal body weight with the Devine formula and the BMI range method. See a worked example and a chart for heights from 150 to 185 cm.
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