Body Mass Index or (BMI) is a tool that you can use to help you to judge your current body weight and assess whether you are at a healthy weight or at risk for health problems associated with weight. BMI gives a measure of how healthy one's weight is relative to their height and offers a healthy weight range rather than an absolute figure for individual people. It is not a direct measure of fatness.

If your BMI is between 18-25, you are in a desirable weight range for health.

To calculate your BMI: Enter you details into the form below and submit in order to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). Please enter your weight in kilograms, and your height in metres.

Find out how many kJ/ calories you need daily to maintain your weight or lose weight. Note: This provides a quick guide and is not suitable for those who participate in exercise more than 3 times a week for more than 60 minutes per session.

Use this calculator to find a weight range that is healthy for you. Your healthy weight is based on your Body Mass Index (BMI)

How is your healthy weight calculated? This weight is shown as a range and is intended to be used as a general guide for adults and it does not apply if you are pregnant, very muscular or fit. Talk to a health professional such a doctor or dietician, if you have concerns about your weight.

Your body shape is related to potential risks to your health. People with more weight around their waist are at greater risk of lifestyle related diseases such as diabetes and heart disease than those with weight around your hips.

Although, the level of fat and where it is stored varies from person to person most people tend to store excess fat in one of two common locations:

On the Hips = Pear-shaped people - store fat on the hips and thighs, just below the surface of the skin.

On the waist = Apple-shaped people store body fat around the abdomen and chest, surrounding internal organs, such as the heart.

Even when apples and pears have similar body weights, these lifestyle related diseases progress faster and more seriously in apples than in pears.

Are you an Apple or Pear?

The waist – to hip ratio is calculated as a simple and useful measure of fat distribution.

To measure accurately: Waist Measurement - stand upright in a relaxed position, not pulling in your stomach. Place the tape measure around the smallest part of your waist, passing over your belly button.
Hip measurement – place tape measure around the widest part of your hips over the buttocks, where they are the widest.