1289 lbs 1742 lbs. The results of a bmi measurement can give an idea about whether a person has the correct weight for their height. The body mass index bmi calculator can be used to calculate bmi value and corresponding weight status while taking age into consideration. 185 kgm 2 25 kgm 2. Bmi 23 kgm2 normal 23. Download the bmi calculator app today available for iphone and android.
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. Weight loss and body mass index bmi your bmi is based on your height and 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. This post deals with measuring body mass index bmi for adults children and teens. The bmi is then calculated by dividing the subjects weight by the square of hisher height. Therefore weight is normalized for height.
It combines a persons weight with their height. Body mass index bmi is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. Healthy weight for the height. 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. The bmi is a convenient rule of thumb. Body mass index formula the formulas used to calculate the bmi value based on two of the most commonly used measurement unit systems are.
Its one way to see if youre at a healthy weight. Body mass index is a value derived from the mass and height of a person. Bmi weight kg height2m2 metric units bmi 703 x weight lbs height2in2 us. Body mass index or bmi is a measure of body size. Your bmi is less than 185. Enter your weight and height using standard or metric measures.
Select compute bmi and your bmi will appear below. 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.