Body Mass Index (BMI)
Description
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height.
BMI is used as an screening tool to identify possible weight problems for adults/childs. However, BMI is not a diagnostic
tool.
BMI correlates to direct measures of body fat, such as underwater weighing and dual energy x-ray
absorptiometry (DXA).
BMI can be considered as an alternative for direct measures of body fat.
Additionally, BMI is an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method of screening for weight categories that may lead to
health problems.
Calculator
System of measurement
BMI Table
Classification BMI
Enter Height Underweight < 18.5
Normal Weight 18.5 - 24.9
Enter Weight Overweight 25.0 - 29.9
Obese class I 30.0 - 34.9
Your BMI Obese class II 35.0 - 39.9
Obese class III > 40.0
Your Weight Status Source: World Health Organization
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Parameters
1 System of measurement
To calculate the BMI select English or Metric system of measurement
2 Height
For English Calculation, Enter Height in Feet and Inches
For Metric Calculation, Enter Height in Meter and Centimeter.
Only use whole numbers, otherwise the calculation will yield an incorrect BMI.
3 Weight
For English Calculation, Enter Weight in Pounds
For Metric Calculation, Enter Weight in Kilogram
Case
A man wants to know his Body Mass Index(BMI). He knows his height and weight and he wants to find out what is his
BMI status and how much is his BMI.
Through this calculator he can easily find out whether his BMI is under weight, over weight, or normal weight, etc.
To calculate his BMI suppose for example his height is 5 feet 6 inches and his weight is 133 pounds
a. Select English Formula
b. Enter Height 5 in feet and 6 in inches
c. Enter Weight 133 in pounds
d. His BMI is automatically shown in "Your BMI" and "Your Weight Status"
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