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BMI (Body Mass Index)


The Body Mass Index (BMI) was invented in the 19. century by Adolphe Quetelet to evaluate the body mass.

BMI Calculator





For webmasters: Put the BMI Calculator on your own homepage

Calculation of BMI

Enter your body size or use the sliders.

Calculating BMI with body size and weight:

When entering your weight you can directly see your BMI.

Calculating target weight with body size and BMI:

When entering BMI you can directly see the weight you have to attain for this Body Mass Index.


The meaning:
Meaning (WHO):

BMI Meaning
less than 19 Underweight
19 to 25 Normal weight
25 to 30 Over weight
30 to 35 Obesity 1
35 to 40 Obesity 2
more than 40 Obesity 3

Meaning (NRC 1989):

Age BMI Normal weight
19–24 19–24
25–34 20–25
35–44 21–26
45–54 22–27
55–64 23–28
Ab 65 24–29

Apple:
The 3D BMI App for iPhone and iPod Touch is available in the iTunes App Store.
 
Android:
The 3D BMI App for Android is available in the Android Market.



BMI - Musle or fat?

Same BMI. One man with more muscle, the other one with more fat. What sense does the BMI make here?


iPhone ScreenshotThe BMI calculator with 3D body view is also available as app for iPhone and iPod Touch at iTunes App Store and for Android at Android Market.