Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator

Body mass index, or BMI, is a new term to most people. However, it is the measurement of choice for many physicians and researchers studying obesity. BMI uses a mathematical formula that takes into account both a person's height and weight. BMI equals a person's weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. (BMI=kg/m2).

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.

• Enter your weight and height using Standard measures.


• Click on "Calculate BMI" and your BMI will appear

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:

Please be advised that the BMI formula does not take into consideration lean muscle mass.

Please read the article regaRDIng Weight vs Fat.