BMI Calculator
BMI is a term that isn’t completely familiar to everyone. It is short for Body Mass Index. It approaches a standard, and is the common choice for physicians and for research concerning obesity. With a mathematical formula, BMI uses a person’s height and weight for the calculation. Your Body Mass Index is equal to your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared. It is expressed as BMI=kg/m2. In the table below, the risks for disease associated with being over weight or obese are listed based on BMI and waist size for women and men. For your convenience, use the calculator below the chart for your BMI.
| Risk of Associated Disease According to BMI and Waist Size |
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| BMI |
|
Waist less than or equal to 40 in. (men) or 35 in. (women) |
Waist greater than 40 in. (men) or 35 in. (women) |
| 18.5 or less |
Underweight |
– |
N/A |
| 18.5 - 24.9 |
– |
N/A |
|
| 25.0 - 29.9 |
Overweight |
Increased |
High |
| 30.0 - 34.9 |
Obese |
High |
Very High |
| 35.0 - 39.9 |
Obese |
Very High |
Very High |
| 40 or greater |
Extremely Obese |
Extremely High |
Extremely High |
Disclaimer: Please note that this tool, while it is useful and can be used to estimate your BMI, results may vary in accuracy and therefore this tool should only be used as a guide and should not be considered as medically accurate.