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Body Mass Indicator - Depth Calculator

Use this calculator to check your BMI.


The BMI is not an indication of fitness but more and indication of over or under weight. It is relevant to diving in the following areas:

  1. Predisposing factor for the onset of DCS. See DCS.
  2. Predisposing factor for the onset of Nitrogen Narcosis. See Nitrogen Narcosis.
  3. Air consumption. See Saving Air

See Calculators for conversions to imperial measurements.

Height (Meters)
Weight  (kgs)
 


BMI Weight
Below 18.5
Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal
25.0 – 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and above Obese

 

 

 

 

 

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