What is the correct BMI for my age?

Adult BMI Calculator
BMI Weight Status
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5—24.9 Healthy
25.0—29.9 Overweight
30.0 and Above Obese

What is a good BMI by age?

BMI Distribution by Age for Adults in the United States
Age Range 25th Percentile BMI Average BMI
18-24 21.9 27.1
25-29 22.5 27.9
30-34 24.4 29.6
35-39 24.7 30.2

Do you adjust BMI for age?

For adults ages 20 years and older, BMI incorporates weight and height, but it does not take age or sex into account. A woman tends to have more body fat than a man with the same BMI. Likewise, an older person tends to have more body fat than a younger person with an equal BMI.

What is the ideal BMI for a female?

Body mass index (BMI) is an estimate of how moderate a person’s body weight is based on their height and weight. Doctors consider a healthy BMI for women to be 18.5–24.9. A BMI of 30 or above may indicate obesity.

What is a good BMI for 70 year old?

Doctors recommend most adults keep their BMI between 18 and 24.9. Adults with a BMI over 25 are considered obese. On the other hand, older adults do better if they have a BMI between 25 and 27. Research shows that adults over 65 who are underweight experience more health issues and shorter life expectancy.

What is my weight for my age?

Weight and height guide chart
Height Weight
5ft 2″ (62″) 104 to 131 lbs. 136 to 158 lbs.
5ft 3″ (63″) 107 to 135 lbs. 141 to 163 lbs.
5ft 4″ (64″) 110 to 140 lbs. 145 to 169 lbs.
5ft 5″ (65″) 114 to 144 lbs. 150 to 174 lbs.

How do you calculate BMI with age?

With the metric system, the formula for BMI is weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Since height is commonly measured in centimeters, an alternate calculation formula, dividing the weight in kilograms by the height in centimeters squared, and then multiplying the result by 10,000, can be used.

Is BMI different for seniors?

In older adults it is often better to have a BMI between 25 and 27, rather than under 25. If you are older than 65, for example, a slightly higher BMI may help protect you from thinning of the bones (osteoporosis).

Information.
BMI CATEGORY
30.0 to 39.9 Obese
Over 40 Extreme or high risk obesity

Is a BMI of 30 good?

Normal: BMI ranging between 18.5 and 24.9. Overweight: BMI between 25 and 29.9. Obese: BMI of 30 or higher.

Is a BMI of 26.2 good?

BMI ranges

below 18.5 – you’re in the underweight range. between 18.5 and 24.9 – you’re in the healthy weight range. between 25 and 29.9 – you’re in the overweight range. between 30 and 39.9 – you’re in the obese range.

How much should a 5’2 female weigh?

Height and Weight Chart
Height Weight
5′ 2″ 104 to 135 lbs. 136 to 163 lbs.
5′ 3″ 107 to 140 lbs. 141 to 168 lbs.
5′ 4″ 110 to 144 lbs. 145 to 173 lbs.
5′ 5″ 114 to 149 lbs. 150 to 179 lbs.

How can I check my BMI at home?

Body Mass Index is a simple calculation using a person’s height and weight. The formula is BMI = kg/m2 where kg is a person’s weight in kilograms and m2 is their height in metres squared. A BMI of 25.0 or more is overweight, while the healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9. BMI applies to most adults 18-65 years.