scale BMI Calculator

Coalition | Healthy Kids | Events | Walking Trails | Resources | Tips | Quiz Yourself | Contact Us | BMI Calculator | Home

Facts About Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body Mass Index is a measurement of body fat content. You can find your BMI by dividing your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared. Then multiply this by 703. The resulting answer will be your BMI. The following is a chart to show you where you will be in terms of your BMI.

< 19 Underweight
19 - 25 Desirable
26 - 30 Overweight
30 - 40 Obese
> 40 Extremely Obese

 

BMI Calculator

Type in your weight and your height to find out your BMI.

Weight: lbs.
Height: Ft. In.

Body Mass Index

 

What do the results mean?

The results of the BMI calculator can give you a good idea of where your health stands. However, the BMI calculator does not take into consideration lean body mass. So you can be fit and healthy, but the BMI calculator will tell you that you are obese. Overall, the BMI calculator will give you a good idea of whether or not your weight is good for your height.

 

Last updated 2006-10-10
For more information about Healthy Dayton, the Center for Healthy Communities, or to report a problem with this site, contact the webmaster