When is a BMI calculator used?

BMI CALCULATOR

Calculate Your Body Mass Index

Body Mass Index ( BMI) is used to measure the body's fat percentage using dimensions and weight.To find out your BMI simply add your weight and height into the calculator and you will be able to calculate the BMI.

FAQ

Are Body Mass Index a good gauge of health? When a BMI calculator used?

The weight of a healthyperson should be according to their height. The ratio of one's height and weight is known as the Body Mass Index or BMI and there are various tools to determine the BMI. You should be aware of the formula it is based on and how it can be utilized.

Which formula is used used to calculate body mass index (BMI)?

There is a straightforward formula to calculate BMI and to calculate it the person needs to enter their measurements and weight.
BMI= Weight/ (height /height) or BMI equals weight/ height2

What is the standard of BMI?

Depending on the height and weight of a person If the BMI index is below 18.5 and above, it's lower than normal. If your BMI is in the range of 18.5 to 24.9 then you are in the an ideal. If the BMI levels are 25 or above, then one should be careful, as they're more at risk for stroke, heart problems, diabetes. Anyone with a BMI over 30 is a sign of being at risk of variousobesity-related illnesses.

What is the reason why BMI calculation inconvenient?

BMI should not be used to determine the health of pregnant women elderly, and children. It's also not suitable for bodybuilders and athletes. It is not able to give accurate measurements as it cannot differentiate between muscle and fat. For example, in the case of pregnant women their weight is comprised of the weight of the baby or fetus.

If the BMI index is below 18.5 dependent the height you have and your weight, then this weight is below normal and should be increased. The ideal BMI range should be that it is between 18.5 to 24.9. Individuals with BMI that is somewhere between these level, should maintain it. People with 25 or more BMI are at risk of developing diabetes type 2, heart disease, or stroke. However anyone with more than 30 BMI is considered to be overweight and is at risk of obesity-related diseases.

Why are BMI limits different for adults?

As we told you earlier in relation to BMI, it isn't the only way to measure it. BMI indicates the measurement of excess body weight but the excess fat cannot be seen within the body. Factors such as age, sex, muscle, and body fat are all factors in BMI. For example one who has the ideal weight as per BMI standards but does not exercise every day is likely to gain fat in the body. If this is the case however, even if the person doesn't have excess weight in his body , and falls in the ideal condition as measured by BMI of the same level, he is not healthy. However one could argue that a young man with an extremely muscular structure of the same BMI would be considered healthy. So, there are different limits for weight index i.e. BMI for different age groups.