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

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

• GitHub Repo Link: BMI-and-Body-fat-percentage-Calculator
• Trial Website Link: Trial

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.