Health Calculators
Explore adult health and fitness estimates with clear inputs, explanations and the context needed to interpret each result.
Uses of Health Category Calculators
Health category calculators are tools that can be used to perform a wide range of health-related calculations, including:
Body mass index (BMI): A calculator that determines an individual's BMI can help determine if they are at a healthy weight for their height.
Target heart rate: A calculator that determines an individual's target heart rate can help them determine how hard they need to work during a cardio workout to reach their fitness goals.
Calorie needs: A calculator that determines an individual's calorie needs can help them determine how many calories they should be consuming each day to maintain, gain, or lose weight.
Basal metabolic rate (BMR): A calculator that determines an individual's BMR can help them understand how many calories their body burns at rest, which can be useful for weight loss or maintenance.
Ideal weight: A calculator that determines an individual's ideal weight can help them determine what their ideal weight range should be based on their height and body frame size.
Nutrient needs: A calculator that determines an individual's nutrient needs can help them ensure that they are getting enough of essential nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
Pregnancy: There are several types of health category calculators that can be used during pregnancy, including calculators that determine the due date, the size of the fetus, and the probability of conceiving.
Other: There are many other types of health category calculators that can be used for a wide range of purposes, including calculating the risk of developing certain health conditions, determining the dosage of medication, and estimating the likelihood of developing a disease based on genetic risk factors.
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Understand what a health estimate represents
Choose a calculator that matches the quantity you are checking, such as BMI, a calorie estimate or a date-based estimate. Read the tool's population and input requirements before comparing results. An adult screening formula and a child or teen growth assessment are not interchangeable.
Units and input quality
Confirm whether height is requested in centimeters or feet and inches, and whether weight is entered in kilograms or pounds. Use the metric or US selector for that conversion instead of typing a number from one system into a field labeled for the other. An input-unit error can create a large numerical difference.
BMI in context
The BMI calculator relates height and weight and displays an adult category. The CDC's adult BMI resource explains that BMI is one health indicator considered with other information. The result alone does not describe a person's full health situation or establish a diagnosis.
For repeated checks, use consistent measurements and review the explanation below the chosen tool. Treat estimated calorie needs or dates as estimates within the stated model. When interpreting a health concern or making a treatment decision, discuss the relevant measurements and circumstances with a healthcare professional.