💪 Health & Fitness Calculators

BMI, calories, training loads, and pregnancy dates: evidence-based health calculators that are honest about what estimates can and can't tell you.

Body & Nutrition 7

Pregnancy & Cycles 4

Sleep & Longevity 3

Clinical & Fitness Tests 3

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Which health calculator do you need?

What these numbers can and cannot do

Every calculator on this page is a screening estimate built from population averages. That is genuinely useful for orientation and useless as a diagnosis. BMI measures mass against height and cannot tell muscle from fat, which is why a lean athlete can register as overweight. BMR and TDEE come from equations fitted to groups, and individual metabolisms vary by more than most people expect. A BAC estimate cannot account for what you ate, your medication, or how your body processes alcohol tonight, and it is never a reason to decide you are fit to drive.

Where a result sits near a category boundary, treat the boundary as fuzzy rather than sharp. The difference between a BMI of 24.9 and 25.0 is not a change in your health, it is a change in which label a table applies to you.

Why we show the formula

These pages state the equation, walk a worked example, and name the source the thresholds come from. That is partly so you can check us, and partly because knowing that BMI is just weight divided by height squared makes it much harder to over-read. A number you understand the construction of is a number you can hold at the right distance.

None of this is medical advice, and we say so on every page rather than in the small print. If a result concerns you, or you are an athlete, an older adult, pregnant, or managing a condition, the useful next step is a conversation with a clinician who can see more than a height and a weight.

Frequently asked questions

Is BMI accurate for everyone?

No, and it is not meant to be. BMI is a population-level screening ratio that measures mass against height, so it cannot distinguish muscle from fat. Muscular people often register as overweight while being lean, and it can understate body fat in older adults. It also ignores where fat is carried, which matters clinically. Treat it as a first-pass screen and use waist measurement or body composition for a fuller picture.

Why do BMR and TDEE calculators disagree with each other?

Because they use different equations fitted to different populations. Our BMR and TDEE pages use the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, which is the one most commonly recommended for general use, and we cite the original 1990 paper. Individual metabolic rates vary meaningfully around any equation's prediction, so use the number as a starting point and adjust based on what actually happens over a few weeks.

Can I rely on the BAC calculator to decide whether to drive?

No. Never. A BAC estimate cannot account for what you have eaten, your medications, your rate of drinking, or how your body is processing alcohol tonight, and the real figure can be considerably higher than an estimate. The only safe answer after drinking is not to drive. The calculator exists to show how quickly BAC accumulates, not to certify anyone as fit.

Are these calculators medical advice?

No. Everything here is for general information and education, and none of it substitutes for professional diagnosis or treatment. Every health page carries that notice directly rather than burying it. If a result worries you, or your situation is unusual in any way, talk to a qualified healthcare provider.