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Ponderal Index Table: Ponderal index by Weight

Reference table of ponderal index for Ponderal Index across a range of weight values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Dr. Neha Sharma, MBBS, MD (Nutrition) · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This ponderal index reference table shows the ponderal index for a range of weight values, assuming a height of 170 cm. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Ponderal Index Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

WeightPonderal indexBMI (for comparison)
18 kg3.666.2
35 kg7.1212.1
53 kg10.7918.3
70 kg14.2524.2
110 kg22.3938.1
140 kg28.5048.4
210 kg42.7472.7
350 kg71.24121.1
490 kg99.74169.6
700 kg142.48242.2

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your weight and read across to the ponderal index. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Ponderal Index Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Ponderal Index Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Ponderal Index Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common weight values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Ponderal Index Calculator.

Dr. Neha Sharma · MBBS, MD (Nutrition)

Dr. Neha Sharma is a physician specialising in nutrition and preventive health, with over a decade of clinical experience helping patients understand body metrics and healthy lifestyle targets.