BMI Calculator

Your BMI -- which is a measure between your body weight and your height that helps determine if you're a healthy weight

Calculate Your Body Mass Index

A BMIcan provide you with a clear indication of whether you're carrying too much, not enough, or the proper level of body fat.

En espanol (BMI) is an estimation of your body's fat content that is based on your height and weight. Doctors use BMI together with other health indicators, to assess the state of health of an adult as well as potential health risks. The people with higher BMIs are more likely to be diagnosed with chronic conditions such as sleep apnea or heart disease. To determine your own BMI you can use this calculator.

To calculate your BMI to calculate your BMI, choose you height as well as weight below. When you click the 'Calculate button, you'll be taken to a section regarding your results.Height 4' 5 6 7' 1" 1" 2" 3" 4" 5" 6" 7" 8" 9" 10" 11" Weightlbs.CALCULATE

(NOTE: BMIshould not be used in determining a child's weight because the ideal weight for a child can vary greatly according to the child's age.)

The majority of people with larger BMIs are at a higher probability of developing ailments such as heart disease the high pressure of blood, sleep apnea along with type 2 diabetes. But many factors like the history of your family, food habits, and level of activity- also influence your overall health.

BMI Calculator results are put into the broad categories of healthy weight, underweight, obese and overweight.

When you look over your results, keep in mind that BMI has its limitations and that BMI recommendations can differ based on gender as well as other aspects. (For instance, BMI may underestimate body fat levels in an older person who has lost muscle tone.)

If you have any questions or concerns about your BMI results, speak to your physician or health care professional.

FAQs

What is BMI?

BMI, or body mass index is a screening tool that takes into account the height and weight of a person. It slots people into four weight groups (underweight healthy weight, underweight, obese, overweight) which may be linked to health issues. But BMI isn't the only way to determine the health of an individual.

What is a healthy BMI?

The healthy weight category is defined as having a BMI of that ranges between 18.5 between 18.5 and 24.9. If you are in this category, it is associated with less ailments than those that fall in the underweight or obese categories.

What do I need be my BMI should my BMI

A "healthy weight" category--defined as having a BMI that is between 18.5 to 24.9--is considered to be the ideal. However, keep in mind that BMI isn't a perfect measure. It does, for instance, not reflect how much fat you carry or the location in which fat is distributed, which are factors that could affect the health of your metabolism.

What is BMI Calculated?

Body mass index (BMI) is a people's body mass index divided by their square the height in meters.

How precise Is BMI?

The answer is dependent. BMI isn't able to tell how much of your weight comes from fat or muscle, thus it isn't able to provide the information essential in assessing your health risks.For instance, athletes could have an elevated BMI because of their muscles' mass, even when there's no evidence of obesity. Additionally, the definitions of the weight categories were based primarily on white populations, meaning it might not be the most accurate for people from other races and ethnic groups.

What can age and race impact BMI?

BMI does not differentiate between bone, fat and muscle. Therefore, it may be less accurate for older people, who tend to decrease their muscle mass and density as they age. (That's why people over 65 can benefit from a slightly higher BMI, from 25 to 27.) Studies have shown that the BMI measurement of weight underestimates the risk for Black people and underestimates it in people of Asian descent, which can lead to inappropriate treatment and health disparities.

Are BMI recommendations the same for men as for women?

The recommended quantity of body fat differs between men and women. For women the ideal body fat is 20 to 21 percent. (The the average American woman is averaging 22 to 25 percent of body fat.) Men's recommended amount of body fat should be between 13 and 17 percent. (The average American man is 17.5% to 19.5% body fat.)

For determining your ideal body weight, try this formula:

• Women 100 pounds total bodyweight for the first 5 feet of height plus 5 pounds for every increment of an inch.
• Men: 106 lbs of total body mass for the first 5 feet of height + 6 pounds for each additional inch.

If you have a small body frame, you can subtract 10 percent off the number. For a large frame, add 10 percent.