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Body Mass Index, or BMI, is the your body weight relative to your height. It relates well with body fatness. The healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9. Anything lower than the range will be considered underweight, while higher is overweight.

BMI = Weight (Kg) / [Height (m) x Height (m)]

Note: Multiply your height first. Then, you divide the weight according to the value of the height obtained.

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Further Info (Pros & Cons of BMI):
The body obtains fat from the food we consume. A healthy body maintains a certain level of body fat for its useful functions. When you consume more than your requirements, the excess will be stored as body fats and you are likely to become overweight or even obese. Obesity will increase health risks, such as heart diseases and stroke.

But please be aware that there are LIMITATIONS of using this methodology. Firstly, different people may have different bone mass. So, BMI might not be accurate because a person might be heavy due to his/her bone. Other than that, if you're a body-builder, you have more muscles. Because of that, you're heavier. So, in cases like these, it does not mean that you are high in fats.

BMI is good because it provides convenience and it is fast. However, if you would like a better and more accurate test, you can use other techniques, such as skinfold measurements or bio-electrical impedance analysis.

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