Graph of Adult Weight Status by Body Mass Index (BMI)

• About this chart
• Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• View in inches and pounds
• View in centimeters and kilograms
• View in Table
• See BMI for Children.

About this chart

This graph provides a simple way of determining your weight status. Just find your height and weight and see which status you are in - underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. For precise BMI values try our BMI chart.

Note: Weight status for children is different. See BMI for Children for more info.

The Body Mass Index is a rough measure of body fat. It is not very accurate, because it treats all weight - muscle, fat, bone, etc. - the same. However, by taking into account both height and weight, it does provide a single number that can be useful for discussing health risks and desirable targets.

BMI values that are too high or too low are associated with increased risks for many diseases.

BMI values are determined with this formula:

BMI = weight in pounds ÷ (height in inches × height in inches) × 703

Or this one in metric units:

BMI = weight in kilograms ÷ (height in centimeters × height in centimeters) × 10,000

Table format

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