How does the Ponderal Index work?

PI = Weight (kg) / Height (m)³ Then: Normal adult range: 11–14 kg/m³ Then: Used in neonates to assess intrauterine growth restriction Then: More appropriate than BMI at extremes of height.

Can you give an example of how to use the Ponderal Index?

Example: Input Weight 68 kg, height 1.72 m gives a result of PI = 68 / 5.088 = 13.4 kg/m³ (Normal).

Is the Ponderal Index free to use?

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How accurate is the Ponderal Index?

Our Ponderal Index uses verified mathematical formulas and is accurate to multiple decimal places. Results are calculated in real-time using the same methods used by professionals.

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PI = Weight / Height³. Normal range: 11–14 kg/m³.

The Ponderal Index (PI) divides weight by height cubed, making it more scale-independent than BMI for very tall or short individuals. Widely used in neonatal medicine for growth assessment.

Symbol	Name	Unit	Description
Weight	Body weight	kg (or grams for infants)	—
Length	Length / height	cm (or meters)	—
PI	Ponderal index	Unitless (or g/cm³)	—

PI (kg/m³)	Category
< 11	Underweight
11–13	Lean to normal
13–15	Normal to healthy
15–17	Overweight
> 17	Obese

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