The Body Mass Index is a simple indicator of the relationship between your height and your weight. If your BMI is above 25 you are considered overweight and if your BMI is above 30 you are considered obese.
Steps:
- Measure your height and weight and enter values
- Note that the intepretation of the result do not apply to people whith an abnormal muscle mass.
A formula called body mass index (BMI) can be useful in determining whether or not you're overweight. Basically, BMI is a height/weight ratio. For adults, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute:
- a BMI of under 18.5 is considered underweight for adult men and women
- a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 or less is considered normal weight in both men and women
- a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight for adult men and women
- a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese in both men and women