BMI Calculator

Enter your weight and height to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). Supports both metric (kg/cm) and imperial (lbs/ft+in) units, and shows your weight category with color-coded results.

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How to Use

Metric Calculation

Enter 70 kg and 175 cm to get a BMI of 22.9, which falls in the Normal category.

Imperial Calculation

Switch to lbs and ft/in, then enter 154 lbs, 5 ft 9 in to get the same BMI of approximately 22.7.

Check Different Categories

Try various weight and height combinations to understand the boundaries between Underweight, Normal, Overweight, and Obese categories.


How It Works

What Is BMI?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple measure that uses your height and weight to estimate whether you are underweight, at a healthy weight, overweight, or obese. It is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters: BMI = kg / m².

BMI Categories

The World Health Organization defines four main categories: Underweight (BMI below 18.5), Normal weight (18.5 to 24.9), Overweight (25 to 29.9), and Obese (30 and above). While BMI is a useful screening tool, it does not directly measure body fat and may not be accurate for athletes or older adults.


Frequently Asked Questions

BMI is a useful screening tool but not a diagnostic measure. It does not account for muscle mass, bone density, age, or sex. Athletes with high muscle mass may have a high BMI without being overweight.
A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is generally considered healthy for most adults. However, individual health depends on many factors beyond BMI.
This calculator is designed for adults (ages 20 and over). Children and teens require age- and sex-specific BMI percentiles, which use different reference charts.

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