Select the statement that best describes your usual activity level. Your bmi is indicating your weight is in the category for adults of your height. It is most accurate to measure height in meters and weight in kilograms. These measurements can be taken in a healthcare providers office or at home using a tape measure and scale. Divide this measurement by the measurement around your hip at its widest part. Sex male female next.
Overweight refers to increased body weight in relation to height beyond the accepted standard. Measure around the waist in the narrowest part usually just above the belly button. A result between 185 and 249 means youre in the normal weight range for your height. People who are overweight or obese are at higher risk for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure diabetes and high cholesterol. Height and weight must be measured to calculate bmi. For your height a normal weight range would be from to pounds.
Enter your weight and height using standard or metric measures. Choose from our selection of calibration weights including test weights test weight sets and more. The standard has been defined by the medical profession on the basis of a variety of reference percentiles based on body mass index bmi in various populations. Measure your waist to hip ratio 1. If youre pregnant or breast feeding are a competitive athlete or have a metabolic disease such as diabetes the calorie calculator may overestimate or underestimate your actual calorie needs. A widely used set of reference bmi values is that developed by three doctors must a.
However the bmi formula has been adapted for height measured in inches and weight measured in pounds. The best way to determine this is through a bmi or body mass index calculation. To find you maximum weight go to the column corresponding to your age group. First find your height in inches using the left most column. Between 25 and 299 means youre. If you are 18 years old you will look in the 17 20 age group column.
In stock and ready to ship. If your result is under 185 youre considered underweight. Our free calculator utilizes the scientifically approved formula m l² focusing on your height as well as age and gender to appropriately place you within our ideal weight chart. Select compute bmi and your bmi will appear below. Body mass index bmi is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. Then right next to it youll see the minimum weight allowed.
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