BMI (Body mass index) or Quetelet Index is a statistical measure of the weight of a person scaled according to height. BMI does not take into consideration a person’s frame size or what a person’s weight is made up of (fat or muscle), and as a result, may not be the best measure of fitness. However, it does give you a loose sense of whether or not you are in a healthy range of weight. This should be used as a guide only.
BMI can be used to indicate if you are overweight, obese, underweight or normal. A healthy BMI score is between 20 and 25. A score below 20 indicates that you may be underweight; a value above 25 indicates that you may be overweight.
You can calculate your BMI by using our BMI Calculator below.
Again, please remember, that this is only one of many possible ways to assess your weight. If you have any concerns about your weight, please discuss them with your physician, who is in a position, unlike this BMI calculator, to address your specific individual situation.
