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Ponderal indexThe ponderal index is somewhat comparable to Body mass index, but gives a more fair comparison between individuals of different stature.

 

Instructions:
1. Measure weight and height and enter values.

 

 

Background

Ponderal index is calculated as weight divided by height raised to the power of 3.

Ponderal index = kg / (m x m x m)

 

References

Dimensional analysis and theory of biological similarity.
Günther B.
Physiol Rev. 1975 Oct;55(4):659-99.

Der Index der Körperfülle als Maß des Ernährungszustandes
F. Rohrer
Münchner Med. Wschr. 68(1921), 580-582



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Jennifer Vanderputten said:


Do you have plans for making a ponderal index calculator for children shorter than 4'11"? Or if this calculator doesn't apply to children at all, then one for children specifically?
November 07, 2011

Morten Z said:


Paul -> yes, that is the formula. We will very soon update this calculator with the option to use imperial units. (Why couldn't we not just all agree to use SI-units ;-)
September 24, 2010

paul said:


Formula: like density: mass divided by volume (height x height x height)

The Index is for international units. For imperial units and other local units like stones and handwidth you need to translate them.
September 24, 2010

sh-jahanian said:


HI
I'm student in ms.midwifery
I need ponderal index with thesis
do yau have formula or chart ponderal index with infant?
thank's alot
May 22, 2010

MK said:


Try searching "pondural" instead of "ponderal." I don't know why this is, but there seems to be a spelling change between the literature and lay use.
January 08, 2010

Søren (DK) said:


Hello Morten
I want to know why there are no article references on the topic, ponderal index?

vh Soren (DK)
October 22, 2009

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