Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator

Definition: Body Mass Index (BMI) is a relationship between weight and height that is associated with body fat and health risk.

The equation is BMI = body weight in kilograms/height in meters squared.

Research has identified the health risks associated with a wide range of BMIs (both high and low values.)
A BMI of over 25 is considered overweight.

Weight: lbs.
Height: Ft. In.
Body Mass Index
According to the Panel on Energy, Obesity, and Body Weight Standards published by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, your category is:




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