Body mass index (BMI)
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. Use the tool below to Calculate yours.
- Enter your weight and height using standard or metric measures.
- Select “Calculate” and your BMI will appear below.
BMI Categories:
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
Overweight = 25–29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater
General Tips:
- Check that your answer makes sense clinically.
- Triple check your work.
- Have a colleague or pharmacist check your work.
- Know general therapeutic drug doses for commonly administered medications.
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