BMI (Body Mass Index):
BMI (Body Mass Index) is a widely used simple method
for estimating body fat. A Belgian statistician and anthropometrist
Adolphe Quetelet developed this method. BMI is calculated (typically)
by dividing a person's weight in Kilograms by the square of his/her
height in meters:
Metric Form:
BMI =
Kg / m2
Where kg is the subject's weight in kilograms and m is
the subject's height in metres.
US/Customary:
US/Customary:
BMI = Lb * 703 / in2
Where Lb is the subject's weight in pounds and in is the subject's height in inches.
The current definitions commonly in use establish the following values, agreed in 1997 and published in 2000:
BMI |
Weight Index |
Less than 18.5 |
Underweight |
18.5 to 24.9 |
Normal |
25.0 to 29.9 |
Overweight |
30.0 to 39.9 |
Obese |
40 or Above |
Severely obese |
FOR BETTER understanding Please see BMI CHART
