Therefore weight is normalized for height. The bmi is a convenient rule of thumb. Bmi weight kg height2m2 metric units bmi 703 x weight lbs height2in2 us. The results of a bmi measurement can give an idea about whether a person has the correct weight for their height. 185 kgm 2 25 kgm 2. Body mass index bmi is obtained by measuring a subjects weight in kilograms kg or pounds lb and the subjects height in meters m or inches in.
The body mass index bmi calculator can be used to calculate bmi value and corresponding weight status while taking age into consideration. Enter your weight and height using standard or metric measures. Use the metric units tab for the international system of units or the other units tab to convert units into either us or metric units. Select compute bmi and your bmi will appear below. Download the bmi calculator app today available for iphone and android. Healthy weight for the height.
Body mass index formula the formulas used to calculate the bmi value based on two of the most commonly used measurement unit systems are. Body mass index or bmi is a measure of body size. The bmi is then calculated by dividing the subjects weight by the square of hisher height. Body mass index is a value derived from the mass and height of a person. Your bmi is less than 185. Body mass index bmi is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.
Its one way to see if youre at a healthy weight. The bmi may be determined using a table or chart which displays bmi as a function of mass and height using contour lines or colours for different bmi categories and which may use other units of measurement. Bmi 23 kgm2 normal 23. The bmi is defined as the body mass divided by the square of the body height and is universally expressed in units of kgm2 resulting from mass in kilograms and height in metres. Weight loss and body mass index bmi your bmi is based on your height and weight. This post deals with measuring body mass index bmi for adults children and teens.
1289 lbs 1742 lbs. It combines a persons weight with their height.