References & Standards

Sources & References

Below is a summary of the standard references, institutions, and formulas that inform the calculation engines across CALMUS.NET.

Body Mass Index (BMI): Categories and thresholds are based on guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) / TDEE: We utilize the Mifflin-St Jeor equation as the default standard, widely recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as highly reliable. We also support the Harris-Benedict equation where applicable.
Body Fat Percentage: Calculations are based on the U.S. Navy Method and the BMI-based formula developed by Deurenberg et al.

Mortgages & Loans: We use standard fixed-rate amortization formulas globally accepted by financial institutions.
Compound Interest: Calculations strictly adhere to the standard discrete compounding interest formula (A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt)).

Basic Math & Statistics: Algorithms are strictly based on standard mathematical axioms.
Unit Conversions: Built using exact definition values provided by the International System of Units (SI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).