The Body Mass Index (BMI) formula was developed by Belgium statistician Adolphe Quelet (1796-1874), and was known as the Quetelet Index. BMI is also referred to as 'body mass indicator'. BMI is an internationally used measure of obesity.
Calculate BMI & Find Weigh Status
We have used the Metric Imperial BMI Formula
The metric imperial BMI formula accepts weight measurement in kilograms & height measurements in either cm's or meters. 1 meters = 100cms meters2 = meters * meters
BMI
(kg/m2)
=
weight in kilograms
height in meters2
BMI Status
Below 18.5
18.5 - 24.9
25 - 29.9
30 & Above
Weight Status
Underweight
Normal
Overweight
Ovese
The table above is in keeping with US Department of Health & Human Services weight status categories.
