How do I calculate my BMI?

If using pounds and inches: [Weight (lbs) / Height (inches)²] x 703 = BMI

If using centimetres and kilograms: Weight (kg) / Height (m)² = BMI

 

 

Not in the mood for mathematics? Then feel free to use our BMI calculator

 

BMI or Body Mass Index is a measure of your weight in relation to height. The method is a fast and relatively reliable method of putting you in the appropriate category that may be used for assessing the risk of falling victim to lifestyle diseases due to belonging to one of the following categories:

 

Underweight: BMI lower than 18.5

Normal weight:  BMI between 18.5 and 25

Overweight: BMI between 25.0 and 30

Obese: BMI between 30.0 and 40

Morbidly obese: BMI above 40

 

The higher the BMI score, the higher chance of someone having high levels of fat, again tightly knitted to lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and coronary issues