BMI Calculator
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple measure that uses your height and weight to estimate whether you're in a healthy weight range.
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What is BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a screening tool that uses your height and weight to place you into a general weight category. It's a quick, free way to get a sense of whether your weight is in a typical range for your height — but it doesn't measure body fat directly, and it doesn't account for muscle mass, bone density, age or sex differences in body composition.
BMI categories (adults)
| BMI range | Category |
|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 – 24.9 | Healthy weight |
| 25.0 – 29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0 and above | Obese |
Limitations
BMI doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat, so athletes or very muscular people may show a higher BMI without excess body fat. For a fuller picture, pair this with our Body Fat Calculator and Ideal Weight Calculator.