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What is BMI and How to calculate BMI

 How to calculate BMI?

How to calculate bmi


Body mass index is the estimated body fat based on body height and weight.
It does not measure fat directly but is used to approximate the fat present.
BMI helps determine whether a person's weight is correct according to his height

How to calculate BMI?

BMI is a very simple tool that tells how much fat is in your body according to your weight and height. There is a very simple formula to calculate it: 

BMI = Weight in kilograms / (Height in meters) ²

If you want to convert your height in metres, use the following: 
1 Feet = 30 cm 
1 Meter = 100 cm 
1 Inch = 2.5 cm

How to calculate Body Mass Index?

BMI is calculated by dividing a person's height by the square of his weight. 
By the way, W.H.O has given a formula for calculating BMI but we have made a BMI calculator for your ease.

Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
Measuring System
Height (Cms)
Weight (Kgs)
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Normal BMI range

The calculations are based on WHO recommendations.

Find out your Body Mass Index (BMI). And see which category it is in:


Less than 18.5 - Underweight

18.5 to 25 - Normal Weight

25 to 29.9 - Overweight More than 30 - Obese (Excessive weight)

How to calculate body mass index



How to calculate body mass index for women?

Although the formula for calculating bmi is same in men and women, the healthy bmi range can be different in men and women. You can see who bmi for age 5-19 to understand this range.

Conclusion :

So friends, you can easily find out your bmi using the bmi calculator and know about your health. If your bmi is less than the healthy range, then you should focus on increasing your weight and if your bmi is more then you Exercise regularly. If you like this post of how to calculate bmi, then you should share it with your friends and if you have any question, you can ask in the comment box.

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