What's your BMI?
Body mass index (BMI) is a formula that uses your weight and height to estimate your body fat and health risks. If your BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9, you're considered in a healthy weight range for your height. If your BMI is between 25 and 29.9, you're considered overweight. And if your BMI is 30 or higher, you're considered obese. Use an online calculator to gauge your BMI, or chat BMI with your doctor.
RELATED
- Weight loss: Better to cut calories or exercise more?
- Fast weight loss: What's wrong with it?
- Metabolism: What's the best way to boost it?
- Walking: Is it enough for weight loss?
- Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories
- Weight-loss goals: 10 tips for success
- Podcast: Social, emotional and psychological barriers to weight loss
- About this site
- Contact us
- Site help
- e-Newsletter
- Site map
- Reprints and permissions
- Advertise with us
Privacy policy
updated Jul 1, 2008
Terms and conditions of use policy
updated Jun 20, 2008
LEGAL CONDITIONS AND TERMS OF USE APPLICABLE TO ALL USERS OF THIS SITE. ANY USE OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE.
© 1998-2008 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved.
Home 
