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BMI Calculator

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Your Body Mass Index, category and healthy weight range - metric or imperial.

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Your BMI

How to use

  1. Choose metric or imperial units.
  2. Enter your height and weight - results update instantly.
  3. See your BMI, WHO category, position on the scale, and healthy weight range for your height.

Body Mass Index is a quick health screening metric. Calculate your BMI from height and weight, see which category you fall into and get context for what it means. A useful baseline for fitness goals, though not a substitute for medical advice.

Use cases

1. Use case: Track a fitness goal Record your BMI at the start and end of a weight-loss program to see progress objectively, in metric or imperial units.

2. Use case: Screen before a health check Quickly estimate your BMI category before a medical appointment so you can discuss it with context.

Practical tips

BMI is a population screening number, not a diagnosis: it ignores muscle mass, bone density and fat distribution, which is why athletes often score 'overweight'. Enter height and weight in one unit system consistently — mixing metric and imperial inputs is the most common error. Children and teenagers need age- and sex-specific percentile charts, not the adult ranges shown here. Use the result as a prompt for a conversation, not a verdict. Like every tool on this site, the Bmi Calculator runs entirely in your browser: the data you enter never leaves your device, nothing is uploaded to a server, and the tool keeps working if your connection drops.

Common mistakes

BMI is a screening statistic; most misuse is over-reading it:

  • Mixing unit systems — entering height in centimeters and weight in pounds produces a wrong number that still looks plausible.
  • Reading BMI as a diagnosis instead of a population screening number; it ignores muscle mass, bone density and fat distribution.
  • Applying adult ranges to children or teenagers, who need age- and sex-specific percentile charts instead.
  • Comparing your number to other people's rather than tracking its own trend over time.

Why use this tool

Get the most value by using it the way screening tools are meant to be used:

  • Establishing a baseline to track over time, rather than judging a single reading.
  • Screening a group or population, where the ranges are designed to apply.
  • Framing a health conversation with real numbers before a professional weighs in.
  • Checking where a weight goal would land on the scale before committing to it.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Bmi Calculator send my data anywhere?

No. It runs entirely in your browser — your input is processed on your device and never uploaded. Refresh the page and it still works offline.

Should I recalculate after every workout?
Daily readings swing with hydration, food and timing, and muscle gain can move BMI in the wrong direction while improving health. Weigh under consistent conditions — same time of day, similar clothing — and compare weekly or monthly trends, not day-to-day noise.
Why does my athletic friend score as overweight?
BMI divides weight by height squared and cannot distinguish muscle from fat. Athletes with high lean mass commonly land in the overweight band while carrying low body fat, which is why body composition measures suit that population better.
What BMI range is considered healthy for adults?
The WHO range is 18.5 to 24.9. Treat it as a population screening band, not an individual target — age, ethnicity and health conditions all matter, so discuss your specific number with a clinician rather than acting on it alone.
How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m) squared. For imperial: 703 x weight (lb) / height (in) squared. The calculator supports both systems.
What are the BMI categories?
WHO categories: below 18.5 underweight, 18.5-24.9 normal, 25-29.9 overweight, 30+ obese. BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.
Is BMI accurate for athletes?
BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so it can overestimate body fat for muscular athletes and underestimate it for older adults. Use it as a rough guide.