bmi calculator
What is BMI and what does the BMI number mean?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
The standard weight status categories associated with BMI ranges for adults are shown in the following table.
|
BMI
|
Weight Status |
|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 – 24.9 | Normal |
| 25.0 – 29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0 and Above | Obese |
For example, here are the weight ranges, the corresponding BMI ranges, and the weight status categories for a sample height.
| Height |
Weight Range
|
BMI
|
Weight Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5′ 9″ | 124 lbs or less | Below 18.5 | Underweight |
| 125 lbs to 168 lbs | 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | |
| 169 lbs to 202 lbs | 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | |
| 203 lbs or more | 30 or higher | Obese |
Using the information from the tables above enter your height and weight into the BMI calculator below.
