Ten Key Calculators Suite
Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
Your BMI:
Tip Calculator
Total Bill with Tip:
Amount Per Person:
Mortgage Affordability Calculator
Maximum Mortgage Amount You Can Afford:
Estimated Monthly Payment:
Compound Interest Calculator
Total Amount after Compound Interest:
Total Interest Earned:
Loan Payment Calculator
Estimated Monthly Payment:
Total Amount Paid:
Total Interest Paid:
Value Added Tax (VAT) Calculator
VAT Amount:
Total Price (Including VAT):
Body Fat Percentage Calculator (US Navy Method)
Estimated Body Fat Percentage:
Age Calculator
Your Age:
Gas Mileage Calculator
Your Car's MPG:
Discount Calculator
Discount Amount:
Final Price:
Understanding the Ten Key Calculators
This suite offers a collection of essential tools designed to simplify common financial and personal calculations. Each calculator is built on straightforward mathematical principles, making them accessible and reliable for everyday use.
1. Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
Purpose: To estimate body fat based on weight and height. It's a screening tool, not a diagnostic one.
Formula: BMI = weight (kg) / [height (m)]2
Use Case: Individuals looking for a quick health indicator, tracking weight management progress.
2. Tip Calculator
Purpose: To quickly calculate the tip amount and the total bill per person.
Formula:
- Tip Amount = Bill Amount * (Tip Percentage / 100)
- Total Bill = Bill Amount + Tip Amount
- Amount Per Person = Total Bill / Number of People
3. Mortgage Affordability Calculator
Purpose: To estimate the maximum mortgage loan one can afford based on income, debts, and market conditions.
Formula: This calculator typically uses the lender's maximum Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio.
- Maximum Monthly Debt Payment = Annual Income * (Max DTI Ratio / 100)
- The calculator then works backward from this maximum monthly payment, considering interest rates and loan terms, to estimate the loan principal. A common formula for monthly mortgage payment (P&I) is: M = P [ i(1 + i)^n ] / [ (1 + i)^n – 1], where M is monthly payment, P is principal loan amount, i is monthly interest rate, and n is the number of payments (loan term in months). The calculator estimates P given M.
4. Compound Interest Calculator
Purpose: To calculate the future value of an investment with compound interest.
Formula: A = P (1 + r/n)nt
- A = the future value of the investment/loan, including interest
- P = the principal investment amount (the initial deposit or loan amount)
- r = the annual interest rate (as a decimal)
- n = the number of times that interest is compounded per year
- t = the number of years the money is invested or borrowed for
5. Loan Payment Calculator
Purpose: To calculate the fixed periodic payment for a loan.
Formula: M = P [ i(1 + i)^n ] / [ (1 + i)^n – 1]
- M = Monthly Payment
- P = Principal Loan Amount
- i = Monthly Interest Rate (Annual Rate / 12 / 100)
- n = Total number of payments (Loan Term in Years * 12)
6. Value Added Tax (VAT) Calculator
Purpose: To calculate the VAT amount and the total price including VAT.
Formula:
- VAT Amount = Price Before VAT * (VAT Rate / 100)
- Total Price = Price Before VAT + VAT Amount
7. Body Fat Percentage Calculator (US Navy Method)
Purpose: A method to estimate body fat percentage using circumference measurements.
Formula: Varies slightly for men and women and requires specific calculations based on height, weight, abdomen, neck (men), and hips (women) measurements in inches. The calculator implements these established formulas.
Use Case: Fitness enthusiasts, individuals tracking body composition.
8. Age Calculator
Purpose: To accurately determine a person's age in years, months, and days.
Formula: Simple date subtraction. Calculate the difference between the birthdate and the current date.
Use Case: Determining age for various legal, personal, or administrative purposes.
9. Gas Mileage Calculator
Purpose: To calculate fuel efficiency in Miles Per Gallon (MPG).
Formula: MPG = Distance Traveled / Fuel Used
Use Case: Tracking vehicle efficiency, estimating fuel costs for travel.
10. Discount Calculator
Purpose: To calculate the amount of discount and the final price after a discount is applied.
Formula:
- Discount Amount = Original Price * (Discount Percentage / 100)
- Final Price = Original Price – Discount Amount