While bmi cant measure fat it does provide an overall picture of. A high bmi can indicate high body fatness and a low bmi can indicate too low body fatness. Its one way to see if youre at a healthy weight. Use the correct type of tape measure. Chalotra was born in united kingdom but only her is english while her father is of indian ancestry. The specific sites used vary in men and women.
Her slender yet curvaceous figure is a fine example of an hourglass body type. High hip size the circumference of the upper swell of the hip over the pelvic region. When taking body measurements you need to use the correct type of tape measure. Enter your weight and height using standard or metric measures. Your bmi is less than 185. Body fat percentage the body fat percentage is the total weight of fat divided by the total body weight.
Chalotra weighs 121 pounds and she wears a 34c bra size. How to measure and interpret weight status adult body mass index or bmi. Bust size the circumference measured around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts while wearing a properly fitted bra. Measure the circumference of your waist. Bmi is a persons weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. To calculate your bmi see the bmi calculator.
Body mass index bmi is perhaps a more reliable indicator of your overall health instead of counting on a body fat scale alone. Do not use a metal measuring tape such as is used in construction it will be inaccurate. Body mass index bmi is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. Measurements are taken at either 3 or 7 different sites on the body. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap it around under your armpits around your shoulder blades and back to the front to get the measurement. Her unusual beauty left many people asking what is her ethnicity and what are her body measurements.
Download the bmi calculator app today available for iphone and android. Waist size the smallest circumference measured around the natural waist just above the belly button. Select compute bmi and your bmi will appear below. For women the triceps area above the hip bone and either the thigh or abdomen. You will want to use a soft cloth or flexible plasticrubber tape measure such as is used in sewing. Weight loss and body mass index bmi your bmi is based on your height and weight.
Measure the circumference of your chest. It can be estimated many ways but since the body fat calculator relies on the measurement of height weight and body circumferences the navy method for body fat estimation is used.