BMI Calculator

The BMI -- a ratio that compares your weight with your height, helps determine whether you're at an acceptable weight.

Calculate Your Body Mass Index

A BMIcan help you determine whether you're carrying too much, too little or just the right volume of body fat.

En espanol En espanol (BMI) is an estimation of your body's fat content that is based on the size and weight of your. Doctors utilize BMI in conjunction with other indicators of health, to assess an adult's current health status and health risk potential. Individuals with higher BMIs are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses, such as sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes or heart disease. To determine your own BMI utilize this calculator.

To calculate your BMI, select your weight, height and size below. When you click the 'Calculate button, you'll then be directed to a page of your results.Height 4 5 6' 7' 0" 1" 2" 3" 4" 5" 6" 7" 8" 9" 10" 11" Weightlbs.CALCULATE

(NOTE: BMIshould not be used to assess the weight of a child, as the proper weight for a person's age varies according to the child's age.)

In general, those with higher BMIs have a greater risk of developing illnesses like heart disease, the high pressure of blood, sleep apnea as well as type 2 diabetes. However, many other factors include the history of your family, food habits, and your level of physical activitycan affect your overall health.

BMI results from the calculator are placed into the broad categories of healthy weight, underweight, obese and overweight.

As you review your results be aware that BMI is not without its limitations, and that BMI guidelines differ based on gender, as well as other variables. (For instance, BMI may underestimate body fat in an elderly person having lost their muscle.)

If you have questions or have concerns regarding or concerns about your BMI results, please consult your physician or health care professional.

FAQs

What is BMI?

BMI or body mass index is a screening tool that takes into account a person's height and weight. It places people into four weight groups (underweight healthy weight, underweight, obese, overweight) that could be connected to health issues. However, BMI isn't the only way to determine the health of a person.

What is a healthy BMI?

A healthy weight class is having a BMI that is within 18.5 to 24.9. A weight in this category is associated with fewer health problems than the underweight category, obese and overweight categories.

What do I need the BMI have to

The "healthy weight" category--defined as a BMI of between 18.5 to 24.9--is widely regarded to be ideal. However, keep in mind that BMI is not an exact measure. For instance, it does not take into account the amount of fat you carry or how it is distributed, both of which may affect your metabolic health.

How do I calculate BMI Calculated?

The body mass index (BMI) is a body's weight divided into kilograms and squared by its the height in meters.

How precise Is BMI?

The answer is dependent. BMI cannot tell you the proportion of your weight comes comprised of muscle or fat which means it's not able to reveal information crucial to assessing your health risks.For instance, athletes could have an excessive BMI because of their muscle mass even if there's no evidence of obesity. Furthermore, the definitions for the weight categories were based mostly on whites, so it may be less accurate for those of different races and ethnicities.

How does age or race influence BMI?

BMI does not differentiate between bone, fat and muscle, so it's less reliable for people who are older, as they tend to decrease muscle mass and bone density as they get older. (That's the reason why people who are over 65 may benefit from a slightly greater BMI from 25 to 27.) Studies show that BMI measure of overweight underestimates risk in Black people , but undervalues it in individuals with Asian descent, which may cause ineffective treatment and health disparities.

Are BMI guidelines similar for men and women?

The amount of body fat differs between women and men. For women the ideal amount of body fat level is between 20 and 21 percent. (The average American woman has between 22 to 25 percent of body fat.) For males, the recommended amount of body fat is between 13 and 17 percent. (The average American man is averaging 17 - 19 percent bodyfat.)

For determining your ideal bodyweight, apply this formula:

• Women 100 pounds in body mass for the initial 5 feet of height plus 5 pounds per additional inch.
• Men The weight is 106 pounds. body weight for the first 5 feet + 6 pounds for each additional inch.

If you've got a tiny body frame, you can subtract 10 percent off that figure. For a large frame, add 10 percent.