Body Mass Index

What is BMI ?

The Body Mass Index ( BMI) is an indicator of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both women and men. You can enter your weight, and height by using English Imperial Formula or metric measures.

What is Metric Formula?

The metric formula accepts height measurements in meters and weight in kilograms.

What is English Imperial Formula ?

The imperial formula allows height measurements as inches, and weight in pounds. It's popular in US where the imperial system is widely used.

Body Mass Index

Your BMI is determined by dividing your weight (in kilograms) by the square of your height (in meters). In other words , the algebraic formula used to determine BMI is kilograms per square meters: BMI = Kg / (m) ²

One factor that BMI fails to consider weight loss. It is possible for a healthy muscled person with thin body fat to be classified obese using the BMI formula.

Input the details of your height (in inches) and weight (in pounds) in the boxes below. After that, Click "Calculate." The following conversion factors are utilized in the metric conversion calculations:

1 inch equals 2.54 cm

100 cm = 1 m

1 lb = 0.45359237 Kg

Height: Inches

Weight: Pounds

Your calculated BMI is: Now, refer at the BMI table to determine the place you stand...

Your BMI below 20 is lower than 20: Under Weight

This means you have a slim BMI that means that you have a low amount in body fat. If you're athletic, then this can be desirable. If you're non-athlete, having a slim BMI could indicate the possibility that your weight is insufficient, which could reduce your immunity. In the event that your BMI and weight are both low, you should consider gaining weight through a healthy diet, as well as exercise regimens to increase your muscle mass.

When your BMI is between 20 and 22, Heraldy Weight

This is a healthy amount of body fat, which is associated with being the longest-living person, as well as the highest risk of serious illnesses. As a matter of fact, this ratio is what many individuals believe to be the most attractive to the eye.

When your BMI has a range between 22-25 Healthy Weight

This is an acceptable range, and it is closely associated with good health.

In case your BMI is between 25-30: overweight

You are considered overweight and should finds ways to lower the weight of your body, via eating and exercising. Your risk is increased for various illnesses given your weight. Weight loss is best achieved by making changes to your diet and exercise more.

When your BMI is greater than 30: Significantly Overweight

It is an indication of a health problem as your weight gain can put you at risk for heart disease or diabetes, high blood pressure, gall bladder disease, circulation problems as well as some cancers. Weight loss is best achieved by altering your diet and working out more.

If your BMI is more than 40: Dangerously Overweight

A BMI of 40 or more is dangerously obese and puts you at severe risk of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure gall bladder disease, circulatory problems and certain cancers. A little weight loss could save your life.