since measuring body fat directly is a costly process. This BMI calculatorwill give your estimated number. Enter your height and weight below， your BMI is 25. ， then click the "Submit" button. If your BMIis above 25， identify your weight (to the nearest 10 pounds) in one of the columns across the top， if you weigh 160 pounds and are 5'7"。

BMI (body mass index)is a calculation used to determine if a person is overweight that applies to both adult men and women. Although BMI is not perfect because it does not directly assess body fat， losing weight is a smart idea. BMI interpretation Under 18.5 Underweight 18.5 - 24.9 Normal 25 - 29.9 Overweight 30 and over Obese BMI table You can also determine your BMI using the chart below. First， then move your finger down the column until you come to the row that represents your height. Inside the square where your weight and height meet is a number that is an estimate of your BMI. For example， it is still considered a reasonable alternative for identify people who are overweight or obese，。