How to Calculate BMI

How to Calculate BMI

“Body Mass Index (BMI)” is calculated by the following formula;-

BMI = Weight (in Kilo’s)/Height(in meters) squared

Example;-

If ‘A’ is 70 kilograms, and he is 1.7 meters tall,

70 / 1.7² = 24

Note:- The BMI levels apply to only adults and are not for Children under 18 years.

BMI Categories:-

Under 18.5          = Underweight

18.5 to 24.9         = normal range

25 to 29.9             = Overweight

30 to 40                = Obese

Over 40                = Dangerously obese.

A Healthy weight range equates to a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9.

The reason for this range is bcause your height is not the only factor to consider when establishing your optimum weight. Your bone structure and body shape – you could be an endomorph(muscular, heavy boned and solid), mesomorph(medium build) or an ectomorph(fine-boned with a slight build) must be taken into account.