Then your weight divided by your height would be 40 kg225 m² equals 177. Body mass index bmi is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. Determining your waist to height ratio and associated health risks coffee break. Body mass index bmi uses weight and height to estimate body fat. Add the adult bmi calculator to your page. Your bmi is 30 or higher.
The chart below shows examples of body mass indexes. A textbook of body measurement for sports and health courses unsw press 1996. Enter your weight and height using standard or metric measures. This calculator provides bmi and the corresponding weight category. A high bmi and large waist size may signal an increased risk of heart disease. Use this calculator for adults 20 years old and older.
Then square that number for your height so 15 x 15 225. That is your bmi. Select compute bmi and your bmi will appear below. First you must have measurements all in metric or all in imperial. 60 inches equals 15 meters 60 x 0025. Bmi provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
Your bmi is 185 to 249. Your bmi is 25 to 299.