Adults 20 years and older can use this Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator as an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method of screening for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
Review Date: March 02, 2012
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity - DNPAO, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Use this calculator for children and teens, aged 2 through 19 years old, to calculate the body mass index for a child or teen.
Review Date: March 14, 2012
Download this iPhone app to calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index) and learn how to maintain a healthy weight.
Review Date: October 26, 2011
NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - NHLBI
Learn more about your percent body fat and the role it plays in your overall health.
Review Date: March 07, 2013
Shape Up America!
The BMI Calculator is an easy-to-use online tool to help you estimate body fat. It is a measure of your weight relative to your height.
Review Date: April 26, 2011
Health care providers use body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference measures to assess a person's risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, or other health problems. This fact sheet tells you how to measure your BMI and waist circumference, and what these measures mean for your health.
Review Date: March 01, 2012
NIH Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
There are many ways to lose weight, but it is not always easy to keep the weight off. The key to successful weight loss is making changes in your eating and physical activity habits that you can keep up for the rest of your life.