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Am I Considered Obese?

Discover your BMI.

Your body mass index (BMI) is important data that can help you evaluate health risks related to excessive weight and obesity. Your BMI measures your height/weight ratio and is your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in meters. Measuring your BMI and combining this data with one or more obesity health-related condition(s) can help you and an SSM Weight-Loss Institute physician determine your best course of treatment.

Discover your BMI now. Simply enter your height and weight in box
below, then click "calculate."

Your Height: ft. in. Your Weight: lbs.

Your BMI:

Interpreting the Results:

The BMI Calculator is not accurate for all body types. To assess if you weight is within healthy range for your body type, contact your health-care provider.

A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is generally considered a healthy weight for most people. Research has indicated that lower BMIs (less than 18.5) and higher BMIs (25+) are associated with increase health risks.