How it is determined
The physical constitution of a subject is normally established by detecting its skeletal diameters and comparing them with those of the reference population.
- Slim constitution;
- Average constitution;
- Robust constitution.
These measurements are normally carried out at the wrist, elbow, shoulders, hip and knee level.
See also: body circumference
Pignet index
To determine the physical constitution of a subject, the Pignet index does not make use of the measurements of the skeletal diameters of the wrist, elbow, shoulders, hip or knee; rather it exploits the chest circumference and the fundamental anthropometric measurements (height and body weight):
Pignet index = height (cm) - [weight (kg) + chest circumference (cm)]
The result of this formula should be interpreted according to these references:
Body Constitution Calculation
Calculation of the Physical Constitution according to the Pignet Index
Below is the module for the automatic calculation of the physical coast according to the Pignet index.
Simply enter your body weight (expressed in kilograms), your height (expressed in centimeters) and then click on the "Calculate" button.
Online calculation
