Interested in determining your Body Mass Index (BMI)? Look no further! We’ve developed a user-friendly BMI calculator that simplifies the process by requiring your height in feet-inches and weight in kilograms. Our BMI calculator has been tailored specifically for users in India. We trust you’ll find this tool valuable in promoting and maintaining your health.
BMI Calculator
Definition
BMI is the ratio of your weight and height which is used to estimate your body fat. It is typically applicable to adults who are 20 years and older.
BMI Range and Interpretation
The BMI ratio is further classified into different health categories
| BMI Ratio | Weight Status |
| Below 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 – 24.9 | Normal Weight |
| 25.0 – 29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0 and more | Obese |
BMI Calculator Accuracy
BMI ratios are not always accurate representation of your health. So, always seek medical advice when in doubt.
Situations when BMI ratios dont apply
- Younger than 20 years
- Pregnant women
- Athletes
- etc.
BMI Calculator Formula
India is unique in terms of it's preference for height and weight measurement units. Typically BMI is measured in kilograms - metres or pounds - inches. But in India height is popularly recorded in feet - inches and weight in kilograms. Due to that we have to convert units to one of the metric system to get the information on our BMI ratio but not anymore. We customised the BMI calculator to the unique Indian needs.
The modified BMI calculation formula is as indicated below:
BMI Calculator formula:
weight (kg) * 2.20462 / [height (ft) * 12 + (in)]2 x 703
Conversion units used in the formula:
weight (kg) * 2.20462 = Weight (lbs)
height (ft) * 12 + (in) = Height (inch)
Reference formulas for calculating BMI in metric and English measurement systems
Risk with Higher BMI
Typically higher BMI i.e. the Overweight and Obese BMI categories might correlate with certain medical issues but we recommend to check with your doctor to confirm that. BMI is just a ratio and not the complete health assessment tool
For example those with a high BMI could be at risk of:-
- high blood cholesterol or other lipid disorders
- type 2 diabetes
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- gallbladder disease
- sleep apnea and snoring
- osteoarthritis and joint disease
- etc
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