Body Mass Index The Obesity Law and Advocacy Center
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B.M.I. Calculator
This JavaScript Body Mass Index Calculator uses a formula created by the Panel on Energy, Obesity, and Body Weight
Standards to figure out your Body Mass Index. This index classifies you into one of several categories, from underweight to
desirable to obese.
A BMI of 18 - 25 is considered a desirable target range for women.
A BMI of 20 - 25 is considered a desirable target range for men.
(in either imperial or metric measure for both genders)
A Metric Version of the BMI Calculator
Imperial
Metric
1 inch
2.5 cm
1 foot
30 cm
1 pound
.45 kg
1 stone
about 6.5 kg
The formula is:
Your Weight in kilograms
divided by
Your Height in Meters squared.
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