BODY MASS INDEX CALCULATOR
CALCULATE YOUR BMI
Your BMI is a measurement that is a ratio of your weight and height. It’s a good way to gauge whether your weight is in healthy proportion to your height. In fact, knowing your BMI can help you - and your GP - determine any health risks you may face if it’s outside of the healthy range.
BMI | Weight Status |
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Below 18.5 | Underweight |
18.5 - 24.9 | Normal |
25 - 29.9 | Overweight |
30 and Above | Obese |
SIGNIFICANCE OF BODY MASS INDEX
Your BMI is a measurement that is a ratio of your weight and height. It’s a good way to gauge whether your weight is in healthy proportion to your height. In fact, knowing your BMI can help you – and your GP – determine any health risks you may face if it’s outside of the healthy range.
Being overweight can lead to a range of chronic conditions including:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart or blood vessel problems
- Cardiovascular disease
- Musculoskeletal problems
Being underweight can result in other health issues like:
- Risk of malnutrition
- Osteoporosis
- Anaemia
How to calculate your BMI
Simply divide your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared.