Weight levelBMI (kg/m2)*Obesity classDisease risk (relative to normal weight and waist circumference)
Men ≤ 40 inMen > 40 in
Women ≤ 35 inWomen > 35 in
Underweight< 18.5
Normal ‡18.5 to 24.9
Overweight25.0 to 29.9IncreasedHigh
Obesity30.0 to 34.9IHighVery high
35.0 to 39.9IIVery highVery high
Extreme obesity40IIIExtremely highExtremely high