BMI is an index that shows the height and mass ratio. In this post, I will tell you what is BMI and how to calculate BMI.
What Is BMI
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. BMI (body mass index) is a value that is calculated from the mass and height of a person.
Why Do We Need BMI
A BMI is a scale related to your health. By using BMI you can check the risks of disease. It tells about the fat in our body that is harmful to us. Higher BMI indicates many diseases like heart disease, high blood pressure, breathing problems, and diabetes, etc.
The Process To Calculate BMI
Body mass index is shown by a chart that is known as a body mass index chart. You can see the weight and the height in this chart according to age.
Formula To Calculate BMI:
The formula of BMI is the mass divided by body height. The unit of BMI is kg/m2. There are two calculators to calculate BMI. The first is the metric unit and the other is the imperial unit.
If we talk about what is the normal BMI then 18.5 to 24.9 is the normal BMI.
BMI Charts
You can check some variations in international BMI values. Here I’ll give some BMI charts, please check them and know your BMI.
Hong Kong
Japan
United States
Conclusion
I think now it's clear to you that what is BMI and how to calculate BMI. If you want to know more about this then tell me in the comment section. Don’t forget to check your BMI.