BMI Calculator

Understanding your BMI

Calculating your BMIusing the Body Mass Index calculatoror manually is only the initial step, but knowing that it is the next step. To give you more clarity what types of categories your physical health situation would fall into based on your BMI -

• If your BMI < 18.5 -

Your health condition could be classified as being underweight in comparison to other people that are the same gender, age and height.

• Your BMI is more than 18.5 and 24.9

Your physical health would be classified as healthy relation to the individuals who are the same age, gender, and height as you.

• When your BMI is > 25 but less than 29.9

Your physical health issue could be classified as an overweight condition in relation to the individuals who are of the same gender, age and height.

• If you're BMI is > 30

Your physical condition will be classified as being obese relative to those who are the same age, gender, and height as you. Individuals whose physical health condition is categorized as underweight or obese are usually thought to be most susceptible to health conditions.

Which is your ideal BMIfor males and women?

Body mass index is an indicator of one's weight relative to their height , and therefore gender does not play a very vital role in determining if you're overweight, underweight or an overall healthy person. To help you comprehend better how to determine this, let us look at an example for a male and a woman with a height of 5'7" and weigh 81kgs will be both in a health situation classified as overweight regardless of their gender.

What is the reason why the cost of your health insurance more expensive if you're overweight?

Understanding your BMI

Calculating your BMI using the Body Mass Index calculator or using a manual method is only the beginning step. Understanding it is the next. For more clarity Here are the categories that your physical health medical condition can be classified into based on your BMI The categories are:

• When your BMI is below 18.5 -

Your physical health issue would be classified as being underweight with respect to those who are the same age, gender and height.

• In case your BMI is > 18.5 and < 24.9

Your physical health condition could be classified as healthy in regard to those who are of the same age, gender and height.

• If your BMI exceeds 25 but is 29.9

Your physical health condition will be classified as overweight relative to other people who are the same gender, age and height.

• If your BMI is > 30

Your health condition could be classified as obese relative to those who are the same age, gender and height. The people whose physical condition is classified as either underweight or overweight are generally thought to be more susceptible to developing health problems.

What is the optimal BMI for men and women?

BMI Ranges

Now that you know your BMI and where you're located within the BMI in the following range:

It is when your BMI is less than 18.5 and you're thought to be overweight.

It is a sign that your BMI can be found between 18.5 and 24.9 - you are thought to be in a healthier weight class.

It is a sign that your BMI lies between 25.0 between 25.0 and 29.9- you are classified as being overweight.

Your BMI is higher than 30 is considered to be obese.

My BMI is way too high, what could I do? What can I do in order to lose weight?

A good starting point to aim for is losing 10% in your total body mass. If it's not enough to get you to a healthy weight, it's a great starting point if you're overweight studies have shown that it's enough to deliver health benefits, such as reducing risk factors for heart disease. The WW program guides members to focus on realistic weight-loss objectives and gives you the knowledge and strategies to help reach them.

Is BMI more vital for men or for women?

The same BMI measurements are applicable for both genders and the same risk of developing a weight-related disease are applicable to both women and men.

Research has found a connection between having the higher BMI and a higher likelihood of developing several illnesses, including heart disease Type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis as well as certain kinds of cancer , including breast cancer.

Is BMI 100% true?

It's not necessarily accurate for everybody. It's impossible to differentiate between fat and muscle, so people who have a large muscle mass will generally have a higher BMI, even the body fat percentage is within the healthy range. In addition, a balanced BMI does not always indicate healthy health. Research shows that one-third of those with healthy BMIs are quite unhealthy once other test results such as blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol are taken into account.

One reason could be that BMI isn't a good indicator of where the body's fat is stored and it's possible to have healthy BMI however, carrying too much fat around the waistline, an area that is more at risk of danger to your health than weight on your thighs and hips. A 2017 study proved that issue, concluding that those with excess weight in their middle , yet having healthy BMIs face the highest risk of dying from any cause, compared to those who have higher BMIs and carry the extra weight elsewhere.

"If I had to choose between making sure my BMI or my waist-to-hip ratio are within the 'normal' range, I would go for the latter," says the University of Sydney's Associate Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis, who co-led the study. "A high waist-to-hip ratio most likely means high amounts of abdominal fat, and we know this comes with quite serious health risks."

Do I need to calculate my BMI?

Yes yes, says Dr Michelle Celander, WW program and Director of Science. "BMI provides a picture of the way weight affects the risk of having medical problems for a population of people and, while it might not be a perfect measure of the risk to health for each individual, it's still very beneficial as feedback to you.

"But, while it is a good idea to calculate and know what your BMI is, no one piece of feedback about your weight or health should be viewed in isolation, so it's really important to consider your BMI in context of other information and measurements."

What are the other metrics that matter?

There are two you should be aware of:

A) Your waist-to-hip ratio
Your waist measurement is divided (in centimetres) by the measurement of your hips (in centimetres). If your waist-to-hip ratio is greater than 0.9 for men and 0.85 for women suggests an increased risk for health.

B) Your waist-to-height ratio:
Cut your waist measurement (in centimetres) by your height (in centimetres). To maintain your health, research indicates that keeping your waist circumference to less than half of your height or a ratio not greater than 0.5 - is wise.