The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a useful measure of an individual's current weight related to an ideal body weight.
An ideal BMI is generally between 20.5 and 21.5. A BMI greater than 30 is associated with increased cardiovascular
risk and other health problems related to obesity.
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Body Mass Index Calculator
To calculate your own Body Mass Index, enter your height (in feet and inches)
and weight (in pounds) in the spaces below. Then click where it says "Calculate BMI"
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A following table describes the health-risk significance of the BMI:
| Men |
Women |
Risk Factor |
| <20.7 |
<19.1 |
Underweight. The lower the BMI the greater the risk |
| 20.7 to 26.4 |
19.1 to 25.8 |
Normal, very low risk |
| 26.4 to 27.8 |
25.8 to 27.3 |
Marginally overweight, some risk |
| 27.8 to 31.1 |
27.3 to 32.2 |
Overweight. moderate risk |
| 31.1 to 45.4 |
32.3 to 44.8 |
Severe overweight, high risk |
| > 45.4 |
> 44.8 |
Morbid obesity, very high risk |
Sources: 1. Indiana University 2. Hamilton and Whitney's Nutrition Concepts and Controversies
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Calculate Calories Burned While Running
This online calculator shows you how many calories you've burned off while running or jogging. Simply type in your weight and run time - then click the calculate button..
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