Test Your Body Mass Index

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is the easiest way to determine if you're carrying around too much fat. It's based on your height and weight—and estimates whether your weight is healthy or if you are overweight or obese. To get your BMI, enter your information below and then click calculate.

Weight     Height   feet    inches  Your BMI is

A healthy BMI for adults is between 19 and 26. A BMI of 27 to 30 is considered overweight. Obesity is
classified as a BMI of 30 or above.

If your BMI is below 19, you may be at risk for problems such as osteoporosis and also be a sign that you are ill. 
If your BMI is in the overweight or obese range, you are at greater risk for conditions such as coronary heart disease, 
type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.

BMI values apply to adult men and women, regardless of their frame size or muscle mass.  This number, however, can be misleading for competitive athletes, body builders, pregnant or nursing women, and frail or sedentary elderly people.

If you think your BMI results do not accurately reflect your body fat level, tell your doctor about your results
and ask for a body fat test.

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