Body composition: Body mass index
Your body mass index (BMI) shows whether you have a healthy amount of body fat. You can find your BMI with a BMI table or online calculator.
To do the math yourself, divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared. Then multiply by 703. Or divide your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. To get your height in meters, divide your height in centimeters by 100.
The following shows what your BMI results mean.
Interpretation of BMI results
| BMI |
Weight status |
| Below 18.5 |
Underweight |
| 18.5-24.9 |
Normal weight |
| 25.0-29.9 |
Overweight |
| 30 and above |
Obesity |