Body Mass Index Calculator

About this software:  This software is provided by a third-party and although it is considered reliable we cannot guarantee the accuracy and/or content of information provided.  Since the software originated in Germany some of the words used have not been translated completely (For example, "Akzeptable BMI" obviously means "Acceptable BMI" but there may be other words which are not as clear).

What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?  a measure of body fat that is the ratio of the weight of the body in kilograms to the square of its height in meters.  A body mass index that exceeds a value of 28 for a man and 27 for a woman is often used as an indication of obesity. - Also called the Quetelet index.

Instructions:

1. Enter your age in years.
2. Use the slider or up & down buttons to select your height in inches (or click metric for centimeters)
3. Use the slider or up & down buttons to select your weight in pounds (or in metric, kilograms)

Results:

1. Your ideal body weight (optimal weight) will be shown.
2. Your Body Mass Index will be shown
3. The normal range or Body Mass Index is shown next based on your age, height, and weight.  If you are within the normal range the background of the image should turn green.

Note:  Please allow a few moments for the applet to load.  You must be using a Java enabled browser for it to work properly.