Welcome, Body Mass Index seeker.

Height  or
  Weight can  convert
lbs to kg
results:
Body Mass Index: kg/m2
Acceptable range: 18.5 - 24.9

Overweight: 25.0 - 29.9

Obese: 30.0 - 39.9

  Enter your age then re-calculate  

Age:  years (  )
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Body Description:
According to: <-UPDATED

Your weight is at the

according to your age and height.

(This is your Weight Percentile, compared to other Indians)

 

If at 50th percentile, you are close to average weight.
At 90th percentile, your weight is greater than 90% of others.
At 20th percentile, then 80% of others weigh more than you.


What is the BMI? The BMI is an indirect measure of body composition, based on your height and weight. To find out your BMI enter your weight in kilograms and height in centimeters into our BMI Calculator.

                

Who shouldn't use the BMI?

People who should not use the BMI are: anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing women, frail and sedentary elderly people, competitive athletes or body builders.

           

BMI (Body Mass Index) measured as Kg /Sq.m.  Ideal BMI range in adults is:

           

Acceptable range: 18.5 - 24.9

Overweight: 25.0 - 29.9 

Obese: 30.0 - 39.9 

Morbidly Obese: greater than 40.0