Body mass index (BMI) Calculator

Body mass index (BMI)

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. Use the tool below to Calculate yours.

  • Enter your weight and height using standard or metric measures.
  • Select “Calculate” and your BMI will appear below.

 

BMI Categories:
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
Overweight = 25–29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

General Tips:

  • Check that your answer makes sense clinically.
  • Triple check your work.
  • Have a colleague or pharmacist check your work.
  • Know general therapeutic drug doses for commonly administered medications.

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