BMI CALCULATOR

Calculate Your Body Mass Index

Body Mass Index ( BMI) is measured for body fat , based on dimensions and weight.To find out your BMI simply enter the sum of your weight and height in the calculator and you will find the BMI.

FAQ

Are Body Mass Index a good measure of health or not? When is a BMI calculator used?

The weight of a healthyperson is according to their height. The proportion of your height and weight is known as"the Body Mass Index or BMI and there are various calculators that can be used to calculate the measurement. You should be aware of the formula that it is based upon and where it can be applied.

What's the formula used to calculate Body mass index (BMI)?

There is a formula to calculate BMI and to do this the person needs to calculate their measurement and weight.
BMI= Weight/ (height /height) or BMI means weight/ height2

What is the standard of BMI?

Based on the size and weight of a person when the BMI index is below 18.5 and above, it's lower than the normal. If your BMI level is between 18.5 to 24.9 then you are in the an ideal. If your BMI ranges from 25 to above, then one should be careful, as they are at risk of stroke, heart problems, diabetes. Anyone with a BMI over 30 is a sign of being at an increased risk for variousobesity-related illnesses.

When is BMI calculation unsuitable?

BMI should not be used in the case of women who are pregnant, elderly, or children. Also, it is not suitable for bodybuilders and sportsmen. This is because it is ineffective in providing precise measurements as it cannot differentiate between fat and muscle. For instance, in the case of pregnant women, their weight includes those who are pregnant. weight of the infant or fetus.

When your BMI index falls below 18.5 dependent the height you have and your weight the weight is lower than normal and needs to be increased. The optimal BMI level should be within 18.5 to 24.9. Anyone with a BMI that falls in the middle of this degree should aim to maintain it. The people with more than 25 BMI are at the risk of diabetes type 2 heart disease or stroke. On the other hand anyone with more than thirty BMI is considered to be overweight and may put you at risk of the diseases associated with obesity.

Why are BMI limits different for adults?

Like we said earlier about BMI It isn't the only way to measure it. BMI represents the measurement of excess body weight but the excess fat isn't visible within the body. Factors like ageand sex, muscle, and body fat all play a part in BMI. For example one who has the ideal weight according to BMI standards , but does not train regularly is likely to gain fat in the body. In such a situation however, even if the person has no extra weight in his body , and is in a healthy state based on BMI level, that person isn't healthy. On the other hand the young person who has a high muscle structure of the same BMI is considered healthy. So, there are different limits for Body mass index i.e. BMI for different age groups.