Using the online BMI calculator, you can easily check whether there are a couple of extra pounds in your body, and whether you are at risk of obesity. To do this, it is enough to know the basic parameters of your body.
After you have found out your BMI, you need to refer to the table. It will help determine whether your body has excess fat.
| Age: | |
| Height (cm): | Centimeters |
| Weight (kg): | Kilogram |
Result
- Your body mass index:
- Classification of health conditions:
- Health risk:
- What to do:
If your BMI is:
- 20-25: no need to worry; you have a normal weight that is in harmony with the world;
- 25-30: you should start taking care of your body; you have some excess weight. Further fat accumulation increases the risk of various diseases and health worsening;
- 30-35: you have a clear tendency to obesity, so you need to make every effort to reduce this figure;
- 35 and more: you have obesity; it's time to make an alarm and start actively working on your health and shape.
Body Mass Index Table
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Classification of health conditions depending on BMI |
BMI |
Health risks |
Steps to take |
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18-25 years old |
25+ years old |
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Anorexia nervosa. Eating disorders |
The weight is less than 15% of expected, BM is less than 17.5 |
High |
Weight gain, anorexia treatment |
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Deficiency of body weight |
Less than 18,5 |
No |
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Normal weight |
19,5-22,9 |
20,0-25,9 |
No weight loss in necessary |
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Excess weight |
23,0-27,4 |
26,0-27,9 |
Increased |
Weight loss is recommended |
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Class 1 obesity |
27,5-29,9 |
28,0-30,9 |
Increased |
Weight loss is recommended |
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Class 2 obesity |
30,0-34,9 |
31,0-35,9 |
High |
Weight loss is strongly recommended |
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Class 3 obesity |
35,0-39,9 |
36,0-40,9 |
Very high |
Weight loss is strongly recommended |
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Class 4 obesity |
40,0 and more |
41,0 and more |
Extremely high |
Immediate weight loss is necessary |
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