Your body mass index or BMI for short, is a calculation of expected weight class based on height and weight. This calculator is best suited for those who are not pregnant. While the equation does not measure the direct amount of body fat, it does give you a good depcition of where you are on the national scale. For a more accurate measurement of body fat, use a skinfold meaturement or something more direct.
BMI Categories
Underweight = <18.5
Normal Weight = 18.5–24.9
Overweight = 25–29.9
Obese = BMI of 30 or greater
This BMI calculator is intended to be informational, and is NOT medical advice. A qualified health care provider should be consulted.