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Adult BMI reference weight interval

Adult BMI reference weight interval: use height, age. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.

Inputs

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General educational estimate, not medical advice. Do not use it to diagnose a condition or determine treatment. Automatic history is disabled for health inputs; saving is optional and explicit.

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Formula & explanation
Reference interval: 18.5h² ≤ mass < 25h², h in metres

Variables & units

Height
cm · minimum 50, maximum 250
Age
years · minimum 20, maximum 120

Worked example

At 175 cm, the adult BMI reference interval corresponds to 56.65625 kg to below 76.5625 kg.

Assumptions

Translates a population screening interval into weight; it is not an ideal-weight prescription, goal or nutritional plan. Individual context matters.

References

Formula version 1.0.0. JavaScript floating-point arithmetic applies. Results display up to 6 decimal places; stored values retain available precision. Use the units shown.

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