Bmi is a useful measurement of growth for most but it is only an estimate and it is not able to differentiate between body fat and muscle mass. Rank the bodies in order of fatness. For example if you are a 510 male estimating your ideal weight with the devine formula you would add 23 10 kg to 50 kg to get 73 kg or 161 lbs. Use our body mass index bmi calculator to give you an idea of whether youre underweight overweight or a healthy weight for your height. Being a healthy weight can be a challenge but the benefits are huge. What your bmi results mean.
This formula is only an approximation and is generally only applicable for people 60 inches 5 feet tall. Over 30 you are considered to be obese. An adult height prediction and bmi look up in the combined growth charts and health professionals notes only not in the well childtamariki ora healthbook. You will recall that you calculate your bmi by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in metres. Height without shoes healthy weight range minmax 148 cm. What is my bmi.
For patients under 5 feet one commonly used modification is to subtract 2 5 lbs for each inch below 60 inches written communication with leading expert dr. From learning how to pick the right portion sizes moving more with beginner exercises to managing emotional eating our unparalleled expertise across food activity and mindset will help you reach your goals. 250 to 299 you are considered to be overweight. 185 to 249 you are considered to be within a healthy weight range. All of the formulas have the same format of a base weight given a height of 5 feet with a set weight increment added per inch over the height of 5 feet. 4ft 10 58 91 to 115 lbs.
Healthy weight bmi calculator find out if you or your child are a healthy weight. One way of working out whether youre a healthy weight is to calculate your bmi. 191 to 258 lbs. Quickly convert ounces grains grams pounds kilograms stones hundredweight tons and more. There are multiple ideal body weight formulas that have been developed. Weight height bmi conversion chart pdf 197 kb combined growth charts and health professionals notes boys.
Metric and imperial weight conversion calculator. For adults a bmi under 185 is. 143 to 186 lbs. 119 to 138 lbs. A4 pdf 344 kb. 4ft 11 59 94 to 119 lbs.
The same bmi measurements apply to both genders as the same risks of developing weight related illness applies to both. Under 185 you are considered to be underweight. Bmi for women and men. 124 to 143 lbs. They all have different caveats and problems.