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Sudhanshu Ambastha
Sudhanshu Ambastha

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BMI & Body Fat Percentage Calculator

The BMI Calculator is a user-friendly Java program crafted to swiftly compute Body Mass Index (BMI), body fat percentage, and provide pertinent BMI and body fat categories based on user-provided data for height, weight, age, and gender.

Technologies Used
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Usage

  1. Compile the BMICalculator.java file.
  2. Run the compiled Java program.
  3. Input the requested information when prompted:
    • Height (in inches)
    • Weight (in kilograms)
    • Age (in years)
    • Gender (male or female)

Calculations & Categories

  1. BMI Calculation: weight / (height^2), where height is in meters and weight is in kilograms.
  2. Body Fat Percentage Calculation:
  • For adults (18 years and above):

    • Male: (1.20 * BMI) + (0.23 * Age) - 16.2
    • Female: (1.20 * BMI) + (0.23 * Age) - 5.4
  • For adolescents (below 18 years old):

    • Male: (1.51 * BMI) - (0.70 * Age) - 2.2
    • Female: (1.51 * BMI) - (0.70 * Age) + 1.4

Example Input & Output

  • Input:

    • Height (in inches): 72
    • Weight (in kilograms): 80
    • Age (in years): 30
    • Gender: Male
  • Output:

    • BMI: 23.92
    • BMI Category: Normal Weight
    • Body Fat %: 19.4%
    • Body Fat Category: Average

Resources

This BMI and body fat percentage calculator has garnered 2 stars, 43 clones, and 52 views, making it a popular tool for health-conscious individuals seeking quick and reliable body metrics assessment. Give it a try and stay informed about your body composition! While many have cloned my projects, only a few have shown interest by granting them a star. Plagiarism is bad, and even if you are copying it, just consider giving it a star.

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bhwlawfirm • Edited

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