BMI=Body Mass Index

The Body Mass Index(BMI) formula was developed by Belgium statistician Adolphe Quelet(1796-1874), and was known as the Quetelet Index. BMI is also referred to as 'body mass indicator'. BMI is an internationally used measure of obesity.


Body mass index calculation is very straightforward. Calculating body mass index requires only two measurements; your height & weight.


BMI= (weight in pounds / (height in inches) x (height in inches)) x 703

Judge your personal BMI result against the following scale:

1. less than 18 means you are under weight.
2. less than 18.5 indicates you are thin for your height.
3. between 18.6 and 24.9 indicates you are at a healthy weight.
4. between 25 and 29.9 suggests you... are overweight for your height. of 30 or greater indicates obesity