The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a statistical measure of weight ranges. BMI is calculated by dividing your weight by your height.

BMI uses a mathematical formula that takes into account both a person's height and weight. BMI equals a person's weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. It is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.
 

Try the following BMI calculator to see if your weight falls within a healthy range:

Remember than you shouldn't use BMI as a diagnosis - it's intended to give you an idea of how heavy you are relative to other people of your height.

References:
- http://www.consumer.gov/
- http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
- http://www.healthnews.com/