BMI Calculator

• You need to enter your weight and height using standard measure.
• Select "Compute BMI" and your BMI will appear below.

Need

The need of BMI calculator is quite clear it is used to express your body mass index.

There is certain disadvantage of this calculator like it may over estimate fatness in people who have muscular or athletic body built. Woman believes that if their body mass index is between 20 and 22 that’s ideal index for them and men believe that BMI of 23 to 25 is ideal. There is no proven fact but it is believed that if your BMI is 17 to 22, then life expectancy may accelerate from average to longer and if your BMI is between 23 and 25 then you are not considered as overweight or glutton but if your BMI is more than 26 than it’s not good for your health and you are considered as overweight. But the fact remains that BMI below 20 is considered as underweight.

This calculator is one of the best possible alternatives to assess your weight. Further, if you have any apprehension regarding your weight, consult your physician as they will better understand your situation and will cater to individual requirements depending upon your body mass.