When is a BMI calculator used?

BMI CALCULATOR

Calculate Your Body Mass Index

Body Mass Index ( BMI) is used to measure body fat , based on size and weight.To get your BMI just add your weight and height in the calculator and then you'll find the BMI.

FAQ

Are Body Mass Index a good gauge of health? In the event of a BMI calculator is used?

The weight of a healthy person is in line with their height. The ratio between both your height and weight is known as the Body Mass Index or BMI and there are various tools to determine the BMI. You should know the formula that it is based on and how it can be utilized.

How do I use the formula for calculating Body mass index (BMI)?

There's a simple formula for calculating BMI and to do this you will have to determine their measurements and weight.
BMI= Weight(weight) / (height + height) or BMI equals weight/ height2

What is the standard of BMI?

Depending on the size and weight of a person when the BMI index is below 18.5 which means it is lower than the normal. If your BMI level is between 18.5 to 24.9 then it is ideal. If your BMI level is 25 or over, then the individual must be on guard, since they're more at risk for heart diseases, stroke, diabetes. Anyone with a BMI of more than 30 puts you at an increased risk for various obesity-related diseases.

What is the reason why BMI calculation inconvenient?

BMI is not a suitable measure in the case of women who are pregnant, elderly, and children. BMI is also not suitable for athletes and bodybuilders. This is due to it being unable to provide accurate measurement because it is unable to distinguish between muscle and fat. In the pregnant women's case, their weight is inclusive of that of the weight of the baby or fetus.

If you're BMI index is below 18.5 depending of your height, and weight and height, then your weight is less than normal and requires a boost. The optimal BMI level will be somewhere between 18.5 or 24.9. The people who have BMI that falls in the middle of this level, should maintain it. If you have a 25-plus BMI are at danger of developing diabetes type 2, heart disease, or stroke. However when you have more than thirty BMI is considered to be overweight, and puts you susceptible to weight-related health issues.

Why are BMI limits different for adults?

As we have mentioned previously in relation to BMI however, it cannot be considered to be a definitive measurement. BMI is a measure of excess body weight however, excess fat cannot be identified in the body. Factors such as age, sexuality as well as muscle and body fat are all factors in BMI. For instance one who has the ideal weight in accordance with BMI guidelines but doesn't train regularly is likely to gain fat in their body. In this situation even if a person does not have extra weight on his body and remains in the optimal condition with respect to BMI level, the individual isn't healthy. However one could argue that a young man with an extremely muscular structure of the same BMI is considered healthy. Also, there are distinct limits for Body mass index i.e. BMI for different age groups.