BMI – Body Mass Indicator BMI, short for Body Mass Indicator is a calculation designed to determine the general fitness of a person judging by their weight and height. BMI is important in gauging someone's health, and in cases a rating of high BMI can foresee possible difficulties that an individual may face in the future due to weight problems. High BMI indicates a person is overweight or obese. There are many problems associated with high BMI. These range from cardiac disorders and high blood pressure to knee and back problems. To begin to chart your BMI, you can use this BMI Calculator.
BMI Calculator - Calculate Your Body Mass The BMI Calculator is quick and easy to use. Simply key in the correct height and weight for yourself and the BMI Calculator will do the rest. You will type in your height in feet and inches and your weight in pounds, the BMI Calculator will produce a number that you will compare with the BMI Chart.
Underweight |
Less than 18.5 |
Normal |
18.5 -- 24.9 |
Overweight |
25 -- 29.9 |
Obesity I |
30 -- 34.9 |
Obesity II |
35 -- 39.9 |
Extremely Obese III |
40 and over |
To calculate your BMI, enter your height in feet and inches and your weight in pounds (lbs) in the boxes below and then click on the button marked "Calculate":
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