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Brief Pain Inventory

Brief Pain Inventory: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.

β„Ή Reference calculation based on the published method. It does not replace a clinical examination or a doctor's decision.

Brief Pain Inventory

Worst pain in last 24 h (0–10)
Least pain in last 24 h (0–10)
Average pain (0–10)
Pain right now (0–10)
Interference: general activity (0–10)
Interference: mood (0–10)
Interference: walking ability (0–10)
Interference: normal work (0–10)
Interference: relations with other people (0–10)
Interference: sleep (0–10)
Interference: enjoyment of life (0–10)
Pain severity (mean)
4.5
Category based on worst painBrief Pain Inventory: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.
Pain interference (mean)
5.0
Pain intensity
Severe

More about: Brief Pain Inventory

What it calculates

The β€œBrief Pain Inventory” calculator computes Pain severity (mean) from 11 parameters: worst pain in last 24 h (0–10), least pain in last 24 h (0–10), average pain (0–10), pain right now (0–10), interference: general activity (0–10), interference: mood (0–10), interference: walking ability (0–10), interference: normal work (0–10), interference: relations with other people (0–10), interference: sleep (0–10), interference: enjoyment of life (0–10).

Used by professionals and patients to assess health metrics, dosages, and risks.

Example calculation

With parameters Worst pain in last 24 h (0–10) = 7, Least pain in last 24 h (0–10) = 2, Average pain (0–10) = 5, Pain right now (0–10) = 4, Interference: general activity (0–10) = 5, Interference: mood (0–10) = 6, Interference: walking ability (0–10) = 4, Interference: normal work (0–10) = 5, Interference: relations with other people (0–10) = 3, Interference: sleep (0–10) = 6, Interference: enjoyment of life (0–10) = 6 the result is 4.5 (Category based on worst pain).

How to use

  1. Enter worst pain in last 24 h (0–10), least pain in last 24 h (0–10), average pain (0–10), pain right now (0–10), interference: general activity (0–10), interference: mood (0–10), interference: walking ability (0–10), interference: normal work (0–10), interference: relations with other people (0–10), interference: sleep (0–10) and interference: enjoyment of life (0–10) β€” each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. Pain severity (mean) is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)Β². Example: 70 kg / (1.75 m)Β² = 22.9. The WHO normal range is 18.5–24.9; below that is underweight, 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.
Is BMI accurate for everyone?
No. BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so athletes may show a high BMI with low body fat. It is also less reliable for teenagers, pregnant people, older adults, and very tall or short individuals.
What are the BMI categories?
Underweight: below 18.5. Normal: 18.5–24.9. Overweight: 25–29.9. Obese class I: 30–34.9; class II: 35–39.9; class III: 40+.
What is a better measure than BMI?
Body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio (aim for under 0.5), and waist circumference give a clearer picture of health than BMI alone.

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