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BMI (Body Mass Index)


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

BMI Calculator


 
 

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Calculation of BMI

Enter your body size or use slider.

Calculating BMI with body size and weight:

When entering your weight you can directly see your BMI.

Calculating target weight with body size and wish BMI:

When entering BMI you can directly see, which weight you have to get for this Body Mass Index.


The meaning:
Meaning (WHO):

BMI Meaning
less than 19 Unterweight
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


BMI - Musle or fat?

Same BMI. One man with more muscle, other with more fat. How many sense has the BMI at this?