Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
What is Body Mass Index or BMI?
Body Mass Index or bmi is a number calculated by measuring ones weight relative to his/her height. BMI is an indicator of a persons health and tells how healthy your weight is in relation to height.
The calculator given below is a Body Mass Index Calculator or BMI calculator.
What is BMI calculator used for?
BMI is a tool used to analyze a person's height and weight and determine wheather he/she is over weight, under weight or is healthy. A bmi reading between 18.6 and 24.9 is normally considered healthy. Bmi over 25 is considered over weight and when the index is over 30 it is considered obese. Bmi below 18 is considered under weight.
The BMI calculator helps you find your body mass index and thereby helps you know how healthy you are. Use the bmi calculater to find out if you are over weight, under weight or obese. The higher you bmi, you are at greater risk of being prone to diseases.
How is bmi calculated?
Body Mass Index or bmi is calculated by dividing the weight (in kilograms) of a person by his height in meters squared.
Therefore BMI = Weight [kg]/Height [m2]
This bmi calculator is for general information only and should not be considered as substitute for medical advice. Please do not reach any conclusions based on the result of this test. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your dietary habits.
