How to determine
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 detections are normally carried out at the level of the wrist, elbow, shoulders, hip and knee.
See also: body circumference
Index of Pignet
To determine the physical constitution of a subject, the Pignet index (1901) does not make use of the measurements of the skeletal diameters of the wrist, elbow, shoulders, hip or knee; but it exploits the thoracic circumference and the fundamental anthropometric measurements (height and body weight):
Index of Pignet = height (cm) - [weight (kg) + chest circumference (cm)]
The result of this formula must be interpreted according to these references:
| Type of Constitution | Result |
| Very strong physical constitution | <10 |
| Strong physical constitution | 10-15 |
| Discreet physical constitution | 16-20 |
| Average physical constitution | 21-25 |
| Weak physical constitution | 26-30 |
| Very weak physical constitution | 31-35 |
| Miserable physical constitution | > 36 |
Body Constitution Calculation
Physical Constitution calculation according to the Pignet Index
Below is the module for the automatic calculation of the physical coasting 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
