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BMI Calculator

Calculate your body mass index and see the healthy weight range for your height.

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Estimates only - not medical advice.

How it works

BMI is weight divided by height squared: kilograms and meters for metric (703 times pounds divided by inches squared for imperial). It takes about three seconds to compute and about thirty seconds to misinterpret. The number is a useful population-level screen, not a personal diagnosis. It says nothing about muscle mass or fat distribution.

Healthy BMI is 18.5 to 24.9 for most adults. Athletes with high muscle mass often read above 25 while carrying very little fat. If your number is borderline, a body-fat measurement gives more context.

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What is a healthy BMI?

Between 18.5 and 24.9 for most adults, according to the WHO. Below 18.5 is underweight; 25 to 29.9 is overweight; 30 and above is classified as obese. These are statistical thresholds, not verdicts.

Is BMI accurate?

Useful as a quick screen, less useful as a standalone measure. It does not distinguish fat from muscle, and it can misclassify athletes (too high) and older adults who have lost muscle (too low). Pair it with a body-fat estimate for a more complete picture.

How is it calculated?

Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. In imperial: 703 multiplied by weight in pounds, divided by height in inches squared.

Is this medical advice?

No. These are estimates for general information. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making health decisions based on any single number.