Pediatric BMI Percentile Rechner — Formel

Pediatric BMI

For children aged 2-19, BMI is calculated the same as adults but interpreted differently using age- and sex-specific percentile charts.

BMI = (Weight in lbs x 703) / (Height in inches)^2

Weight Status Categories

PercentileCategory <5thUnderweight 5th-84thHealthy weight 85th-94thOverweight 95th+Obese

Note: This calculator computes BMI. For exact percentile, use CDC growth charts with the child's age and sex.

Lösungsbeispiel

A 10-year-old weighing 70 lbs, 54 inches tall.

  1. BMI = (70 x 703) / (54 x 54)
  2. = 49,210 / 2,916
  3. = 16.9