Health Calculators
Does your weight match up against your height?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is an index of a person's weight in relation to height, not body composition.

BMI values apply to both men and women, regardless of their age, frame size, or muscle mass. These values do not apply to athletes and body builders, pregnant and nursing women, frail or elderly persons or persons under 18. Use this information, along with other health indices, to assess your need to change your weight. A BMI of 25 or more indicates overweight, obesity is equal to or greater than BMI 30.

People who are overweight or obese have a greater chance of developing high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers.

This test should be used as a guideline and is based on information found in The Section of Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.

U.S. Values Calculator
U.S. Body Mass Index Required Data Entry
Your Height In Feet And Inches
Your Weight In Pounds
Your Age In Years
   
Calculated U.S. Results
Calculated Height In Meters
Calculated Weight In Kilograms
Calculated BMI
BMI Notation Under Age 35  
BMI Notation Age 35 And Over  

Metric Values Calculator
Metric Body Mass Index Required Data Entry
Your Height In Meters
Your Weight In Kilograms
Your Age In Years
   
Calculated Metric Results
Calculated Height In Inches
Calculated Weight In Pounds
Calculated BMI
BMI Notation Under Age 35  
BMI Notation Age 35 And Over  

BMI Notation Chart
Age Group Recommended Overweight Obese Extremely Obese
under 17 15-20 21+ 26+ 34+
under 35 18-24 25+ 30+ 40+
35 and over 19-26 27+ 30+ 40+
BMI values below 19 for men and 18 for women indicate an underweight condition.
Calorie Table
Exercise Approximate Calories Burned
Walking (brisk) 100 calories burned per mile
Jogging 120 calories burned per mile
Swimming 100 calories burned in 20 minutes
Bicycling (easy pace) 100 calories burned in 20 minutes
Aerobic exercise to music 100 calories burned in 20 minutes
Gardening (vigorous) 100 calories burned in 30 minutes
 

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