Sizing it up. When airlines refer to âcarry-on luggageâ or âcarry-on baggage,â they mean the bag that meets size specifications to store it in the overhead bin. Trouble is, there is no such thing as a standard carry-on size. Every U.S. airline has its own rules. The big threeâAmerican, Delta, and United/U.S. Airwaysâhave settled on a uniform size (for now). Itâs 22 inches high x 9 inches deep x 14 inches wideâthese are external dimensions, including wheels and the handle. A few U.S. airlines are more generous with their carry-on size allowance, but some also impose weight restrictions and/or fees for carry-on baggage.
Calculate Your Body Mass Index. Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. 1  Enter your weight and height using standard or metric measures. 2  Select Compute BMI and your BMI will appear below.
A normal BMI for a man is between 23 and 25. BMI is used to classify people as underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. It is a healthier way to measure a personâs weight because it takes into consideration a personâs height.The following article will provide additional information on the categories of BMI and what someone can do to reach a normal BMI.he next BMI category is normal. A normal weight is not the weight of your favorite actor or your best friend. A normal weight is determined by your gender and height. That is why BMI is a good starting point. For men a BMI of 23-25 is normal. For women a BMI of 19.1 to 24.5 is normal.