Tag: Health and fitness calculators

  • Calculators to convert pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg) or kilograms to pounds

    Calculators to convert pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg) or kilograms to pounds

    In Australia, we measure mass (e.g. weight) using base units in the metric system, such as kilograms (kg) and grams (g). The units of mass used in some countries, such as the United States of America (USA), are from other systems of measurement. For example, in the USA, units of mass (e.g. weight) include pounds…

  • Calculators to convert calories to kilojoules or kilojoules to calories

    Calculators to convert calories to kilojoules or kilojoules to calories

    In Australia, the energy that we get from food is measured in kilojoules (kJ). The energy unit used in some countries, such as the United States of America, is calories (Cal). Our calculators allow you to convert calories to kilojoules or kilojoules to calories. Calories (Cal) to Kilojoules (kJ) Calculator Kilojoules (kJ) to Calories (Cal)…

  • Daily energy calculator (kilojoules and calories) for weight maintenance or weight loss

    Daily energy calculator (kilojoules and calories) for weight maintenance or weight loss

    Dietary energy The energy derived from your diet is used for sustaining your body’s core functions, such as breathing, and for undertaking physical activities. The energy that we get from food is measured in kilojoules. The energy unit used in some countries, such as the United States of America, is calories. Kilojoules (or calories) give…

  • Maximal heart rate (MHR) calculator

    Maximal heart rate (MHR) calculator

    What does heart rate mean? Heart rate is the speed of an individual’s heartbeat, measured as the number of beats (contractions of the heart) per minute. Heart rate is often abbreviated as simply BPM (beats per minute). For example, if your heart rate is 75 beats per minute, it may be written as: 75 BPM.…

  • One rep max (1RM) calculator

    One rep max (1RM) calculator

    What is a one rep max? One repetition maximum, often called simply one rep max or 1RM, refers to the maximum amount of resistance (usually measured as weight) that an individual can generate sufficient force against in order to successfully complete one repetition of an exercise. Whilst any resistance training exercise can be tested for…

  • Body mass index (BMI) calculator

    Body mass index (BMI) calculator

    BMI Calculator BMI ranges Underweight: less than 18.5 BMI Healthy: 18.5 – 24.9 BMI Overweight: 25 – 29.9 BMI Obese: greater than 30 BMI What is BMI? Body Mass Index (BMI) is a method for determining whether you’re in a healthy weight range for your height. BMI is a value derived from the weight and…