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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a quick screening measure that relates your weight to your height. Use the sliders to see your BMI and category.

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This tool provides general informational estimates only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results use population-average formulas and may not fit your individual situation. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health, diet, or medical decisions.

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What is BMI?

Body Mass Index is a simple ratio of weight to height: weight (kg) ÷ height (m)². It is widely used as a quick screening tool for weight categories that may indicate health risk.

BMI categories (WHO)

Important: BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat and does not measure body composition or fat distribution. Athletes and very muscular people may have a high BMI while being healthy.

Frequently asked questions

Is BMI accurate?

BMI is a useful population-level screening tool but not a diagnosis. It does not account for muscle mass, bone density, or where fat is stored, so it should be interpreted alongside other measures and professional advice.

What is a healthy BMI?

For most adults, the World Health Organization considers a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 to be the normal range.

Does BMI work for athletes?

Not reliably. Muscular individuals often register as "overweight" by BMI despite low body fat, because muscle weighs more than fat.

Sources & methodology

Formulas and reference ranges used by this calculator come from peer-reviewed and official public-health sources:

  1. World Health Organization — Body Mass Index definition and classification: who.int.
  2. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Adult BMI categories: cdc.gov.
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