BMI Calculator

Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) to understand your weight category.

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Body Mass Index

BMI Categories:

Underweight: < 18.5Normal weight: 18.5 – 24.9Overweight: 25 – 29.9Obesity: 30 or greater

How it Works

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple calculation using a person's height and weight. The formula is BMI = kg/m² where kg is a person's weight in kilograms and m² is their height in metres squared.

A BMI of 25.0 or more is overweight, while the healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9. BMI applies to most adults 18-65 years.

Formula

Metric

BMI = weight (kg) / [height (m)]²

Imperial

BMI = 703 × weight (lbs) / [height (in)]²

Example

Example (Metric):
Weight = 68 kg, Height = 165 cm (1.65 m)
Calculation: 68 / (1.65)² = 24.98

Example (Imperial):
Weight = 150 lbs, Height = 5'5" (65 inches)
Calculation: 703 × 150 / (65)² = 24.96

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a healthy BMI?

A healthy BMI range is typically considered to be between 18.5 and 24.9.

Is BMI accurate for everyone?

BMI is a simple screening tool but does not account for muscle mass, bone density, or fat distribution. Athletes may have a high BMI due to muscle but not be overweight.

Does this calculator save my data?

No, all calculations are performed locally in your browser. Your health data is never sent to any server.