What is Body Mass Index?

Body Mass Index is a standardized ratio of weight to height, and is often used as a practical marker to assess obesity. BMI can be calculated by dividing your weight (in kilograms) by the square of your height (in meters). A BMI between 18.5 and 25 is considered normal for most adults. Higher BMI's may indicate that an individual is overweight vice visa.

International Body Mass Index Standard

BMI<18.5, underweight

18.5<=BMI<=25, right weight

25>BMI, overweight

Japanese Body Mass Index Standard

BMI<19.8, underweight

19.8<=BMI<=24.2, right weight

24.2>BMI, overweight