The BMI calculation formula allows to control the weight w and to plan a weight loss.
The body mass index (BMI) or bmi is a value peculiar to the physiognomy of each person.
The BMI calculation formula is a very simple calculation since one just has to divide the weight w in kilos by the number of the squared height in metres, according to the following formula
BMI calculation formula: imc = weight w (kilos) / height (metres) X height (metres)
If the value resulting from the BMI calculation formula is below 18,5, the person is considered as thin, between 18,5 and 25, the person is normal, between 25 and 30 she is overweight, beyond that she suffers from obesity.
The BMI calculation formula allows to control if a person must or not lose weight real fast.
This BMI calculation formula does not take into consideration the muscular mass, or the bone structure of the person, so it remains approximate.