Body Mass Index – BMI Categories & Weight Assessment
You can calculate your body mass index (BMI) by using the following formula:
BMI equals a person’s weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Or: BMI = kg/m2.
Or use the automatic Body Mass Index Calculator
Once you know your BMI, read the following BMI assessment.
Table 1. BMI Weight Assessment
| BMI Rating | Weight Assessment |
| Under 20 (Men) Under 19 (Women) |
Underweight |
| 20-24.99 | Normal Weight |
| 25-29.99 | Overweight |
| 30-39.99 | Obese (Seriously overweight) |
| 40 and above | Very Serious Obesity |