BMI Calculator

Calculate your Body Mass Index in metric or imperial units and see the healthy weight range for your height.

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BMI is a screening figure, not a diagnosis. It cannot tell muscle from fat and does not fit every body or every population. Talk to a healthcare professional before acting on it.

About the bmi calculator

BMI divides your weight by the square of your height to produce a single number that roughly indicates whether your weight is in a healthy range for your height. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It cannot distinguish muscle from fat, and it systematically misreads very muscular people, older adults who have lost muscle mass, and some ethnic groups for whom the standard thresholds do not fit well. Use it as one data point among several, and talk to a doctor about the rest.

How to use the bmi calculator

  1. Switch between metric and imperial units depending on which you use.
  2. Enter your height and weight.
  3. Read your BMI value and the category it falls into.
  4. Check the healthy weight range shown for your height to see the target span.

Frequently asked questions

What are the standard BMI categories?
For adults, the World Health Organization defines underweight as below 18.5, healthy weight as 18.5 to 24.9, overweight as 25 to 29.9, and obesity as 30 and above. Some health bodies use lower thresholds for people of South Asian descent.
Is BMI accurate for athletes?
Often not. Muscle is considerably denser than fat, so a lean, muscular person can register as overweight or obese by BMI while carrying very little body fat. Body composition measurement is far more informative in that case.
Does BMI work for children?
Not with these thresholds. Children and teenagers are assessed with age- and sex-specific BMI percentile charts, because healthy body composition changes substantially through growth. Use a pediatric BMI percentile calculator instead.
Should I make health decisions based on this number?
No. This is an informational calculation, not medical advice. Waist circumference, blood pressure, blood markers, activity level and family history all matter, and a qualified healthcare professional can interpret them together.