1️⃣Calculating BMI:
BMI is calculated as follows:
Normal BMI: 18.5 – 24.9
Underweight: < 18.5
Overweight: 25 – 29.9
Obesity: ≥ 30
2️⃣Example of “ideal” weight by height
Size (cm)
Ideal weight (kg)
150
42 – 56
155
45 – 59
160
47 – 64
165
50 – 68
170 53 –
72
175
56 – 76
180 59 –
81
185
63 – 86
190
67 – 90
These figures are for adults. For children and adolescents, the curves change according to age and sex.