Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)

What is BMI?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of a person’s body fat based on their height and weight. It applies to bothe men and women. The body mass index number is a dependable indicator of of how fat a person actually is. BMI doesn’t measure body fat directly, but research has indicated that BMI directly corresponds with direct methods of measuring body fat, such as underwater weighing and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). BMI is an alternative for direct measures of body fat. In addition, BMI is a cheaper (Free on this site) and easy-to-use formula for testing for weight categories that may lead to health issues.

How is BMI used?

BMI is used as a testing tool to highlight potential weight problems. It is a good idea to know your body mass index so you know exactly where you stand.

How Can I Calculate my BMI?

Below is an easy to use BMI calculator that we have provided provided for you to use freely and at your convinience. I encourage you to bookmark this page for future use. If you like it and want to bookmark the page, you will find buttons at the bottom to bookmark to the most widely used bookmarking websites.

How To Use It:

Simply enter your height and weight (either in imperial system - top or metric system - bottom) and click on the calculate button.