Here are the BMI standards as set by the World Heath Organization:
BMI | Category |
---|---|
< 18.5 | Underweight |
18.5 - 25 | Healthy Weight |
25 - 30 | Overweight |
> 30 | Obese |
In the United States, the average BMI for adults is 28.8.
Metric
BMI = kg / m2
Imperial
BMI = (lbs * 0.45359237) / (inches * 0.0254)2
Simplified
BMI = 703 * lbs / inches2
Body Mass Index is a very simplistic method of determining whether a person is overweight. It does not taken into account a person's frame, gender, or muscularity. Furthermore, at least one study has suggested that slightly overweight people may live longer than people in the "normal" range.
Nevertheless, BMI is highly correlated with body fat % and is a decent enough yardstick of a healthy weight.
Height | BMI |
---|---|
4′6″ | 43.88 |
4′7″ | 42.30 |
4′8″ | 40.80 |
4′9″ | 39.38 |
4′10″ | 38.04 |
4′11″ | 36.76 |
5′0″ | 35.54 |
5′1″ | 34.39 |
Height | BMI |
---|---|
6′6″ | 21.03 |
6′7″ | 20.50 |
6′8″ | 19.99 |
6′9″ | 19.50 |
6′10″ | 19.03 |
6′11″ | 18.57 |
7′0″ | 18.13 |