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The Reverse BMI Height Calculation determines a person's height based on their weight and Body Mass Index (BMI). This is useful when you know a person's weight and BMI but need to estimate their height.
The calculator uses the formula derived from the standard BMI equation:
Where:
Explanation: This formula is mathematically derived from the standard BMI formula (BMI = Weight/Height²) by solving for height.
Details: Calculating height from weight and BMI can be useful in medical assessments, research studies, and situations where direct height measurement is not possible but weight and BMI are known.
Tips: Enter weight in kilograms and BMI value. Both values must be positive numbers greater than zero for accurate calculation.
Q1: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically precise based on the BMI formula, but actual height may vary slightly due to individual body composition differences.
Q2: Can this be used for children?
A: While the formula works mathematically, BMI interpretation differs for children and teens. Age and sex-specific percentiles should be used for pediatric assessments.
Q3: What units should I use?
A: Weight must be in kilograms (kg) and the result will be in meters (m). For imperial units, convert to metric first for accurate results.
Q4: Why would I need to calculate height from weight and BMI?
A: This can be useful in research, medical records review, or when working with historical data where height measurements are missing but weight and BMI are available.
Q5: Are there limitations to this calculation?
A: This calculation assumes the BMI was accurately calculated and doesn't account for factors like muscle mass, bone density, or body composition variations.