Body Mass Index (BMI) SI
A crude measure of body fat.
Formula :
Mass (kg) / (height(m) squared)
Explanation of Result :
| Category | BMI range |
| Severely underweight | < 16.0 |
| Underweight | 16.0-18.5 |
| Normal | 18.5-25 |
| Overweight | 25-30 |
| Obese Class I | 30-35 |
| Obese Class II | 35-40 |
| Obese Class III | >40 |
* Please verify all calculations prior to clinical use.
Reference(s) :
- PMID: 435710.