Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.

     
     
 
 
Height ft     inches
Weight lbs  
 
BMI
     
 
 
Enter your weight and height using Standard measures.
Click on "Calculate" and your BMI will appear in the blue heart.

The following guide can be applied in assessing your BMI:

Under 18.5
Underweight
18.5 - 24.9
Normal weight
25 - 29.9
Overweight
Over 30
Obesity

 

According to the NIH Consensus Panel, indications for bariatric surgery include:

BMI over 40
BMI over 35 plus co-morbid conditions

For more information, visit the National Institutes of Health website.