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The BMI calculation divides an adult's weight in kilograms (kg) by their height in metres (m) squared. For example, if you weigh 70kg (around 11 stone) and are 1.73m (around 5 feet 8 inches) tall, you work out your BMI by: squaring your height: 1.73x1.73 = 2.99. dividing 70 by 2.99 = 23.41.

BMI BMIWeight standardBelow 18.5Underweight18.5?24.9Normal weight25.0?29.9Overweight30.0 and higherObese

If your BMI is: below 18.5 ? you're in the underweight range. between 18.5 and 24.9 ? you're in the healthy weight range. between 25 and 29.9 ? you're in the overweight range. 30 or over ? you're in the obese range.

Under 18.5 - you are very underweight and possibly malnourished. 18.5 to 24.9 - you have a healthy weight range for young and middle-aged adults. 25.0 to 29.9 - you are overweight. Over 30 - you are obese.

BMI ranges under 18.5 ? This is described as underweight. between 18.5 and 24.9 ? This is described as the 'healthy range'. between 25 and 29.9 ? This is described as overweight. between 30 and 39.9 ? This is described as obesity.

BMI Chart Find your height on the side (in metres on the left and in feet on the right) and draw a horizontal line across the chart. Find your weight (in kilograms across the bottom of in pounds across the top) and draw a vertical line across the chart. The shaded area where the 2 lines meet is your BMI.

If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range. If your BMI is 18.5 to 24.9, it falls within the Healthy Weight range. If your BMI is 25.0 to 29.9, it falls within the overweight range. If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obese range.

BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people. It is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.