There are however scientific and medical calculations that can help to indicate ideal weight. The most popular and accurate calculation is known as the BMI calculation, this stands for Body Mass Index. Doctors use the BMI calculation to estimate a person’s healthy body mass. Research shows that people who are in the healthy BMI range tend to enjoy a much healthier life. You can check whether you have a healthy BMI by using our BMI calculator below. Use the table provided to see which category you fit into.

With a mathematical formula, BMI uses a person's height and weight for the calculation. Your Body Mass Index is equal to your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared. It is expressed as BMI=kg/m2.

Check your Body Mass Index using our BMI Calculator