The BMI Formula
BMI stands for the Body Mass Index and is a measure of obesity based on height and weight. Body mass index calculation is very straightforward. Calculating body mass index requires only two measurements, height & weight.
The metric bmi formula accepts weight measurements in kilograms & height measurements in either cm’s or metres.
1 metre = 100cms
metres² = metres * metres
Find Weight Status
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Table: BMI Weight Status Categories |
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BMI |
Weight Status |
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Below 18.5 |
Underweight |
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18.5 -24.9 |
Normal |
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25 - 29.9 |
Overweight |
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30 & Above |
Obese |
If you have calculated BMI use the table above to find your weight status. Different nations & organizations use different BMI ranges to classify weight status. Our table is in keeping with the internationally recognized, US Department of Health & Human Services weight status categories.
Source: http://www.whathealth.com/bmi/formula.html
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November 13th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Thanks for posting this article. I’ve been looking for the point when they changed the BMI standards, now I’ll be better able to explain the insanity of it all, to people.
p/s:did the BMI standard suitable for the asian??
November 13th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Whilst the formula remains the same, the weight index is different for Asian people. For Asian people, a BMI of 23 rather than 25 is considered overweight. This article provides further information on the rationale for this:
http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?Article=3735
I hope this helps!
Cheers, Kareene