Your at-home step-by-step guide to calculate your BMI

There are many ways to determine if you’re at a healthy weight and BMI (Body Mass Index) calculation is one of the easiest, simplest and most frequently used methods for the same. Determining your BMI is not difficult at all and you can do it easily even within the comfort of your home. In its simplest meanings, BMI compares a person’s weight to their height.

Why do we need alternatives other than BMI?

Calculate Your Obesity Risk - BMI Measurements

Body mass index, otherwise known as "BMI" is a measurement doctors, trainers and other health professionals often use to calculate your risk of developing obesity. Using a BMI chart, you can decide whether your weight is below, at or above average for an average person of the same height.