Age Height Weight Ratio

What is the right Age Height Weight Ration? One simple answer for that: Use the body mass index (BMI) to calculate your ideal healthy body weight. The BMI calculator is a method used to determine whether you are currently underweight, overweight or obese. This test works for all age groups, genders and body types.

You can use the formula below to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) both for female and male.

Note: this formula only applies for adult (age 20 and above)

Based on the results you get from using the formula or BMI online calculator, now you are able to know how much you should be weighting. Here is the BMI categories used to check your Weight Height Scale results:

For Child and Teen Body Mass Index (from 2 to 19 years old), you can calculate the BMI using these calculators below:

• BMI Calculator in Metric unit
• BMI calculator in English unit

BMI Categories

• Underweight = <18.5
• Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
• Overweight = 25-29.9
• Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

Example:

Say your weight is 160 lbs and your height is 6 ft. Your BMI will be :

The BMI number from your calculation can be compared against the BMI categories. In this example, BMI calculation result (21.7) falls under normal weight categories.

The BMI calculator is just a way for you to confirm, through objective means, that you need to lose some pounds. How many pounds should you shed? That’s entirely up to you. You know your tendencies and you know what makes you feel comfortable. Use the BMI index to get a general idea of where you need to go. Set up an ideal scenario where you lose a certain amount of pounds. Be reasonable with your weight loss plans. Set goals that you know you can achieve.

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