Body mass index (BMI) is a measurement based on height and weight
as it relates to body fat, and can be used to determine how much
risk a person has of developing certain health problems because
of his or her weight. As a point of reference, someone with a
BMI of 27 is approximately 20 percent overweight.The higher the
BMI, the greater the risk a person has to develop additional health
problems.
Underweight
Less than 18.5
Normal
18.5 -- 24.9
Overweight
25 -- 29.9
Obesity I
30 -- 34.9
Obesity II
35 -- 39.9
Extremely Obese III
40 and over
To calculate your BMI, enter
your height in feet and inches and your weight in pounds (lbs)
in the boxes below and then click on the button marked "Calculate":
