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Calculate your Body Mass Index instantly.

Get quick BMI calculations, body weight categories, and personalized weight adjustments according to the World Health Organization (WHO) standards.

WHO Guidelines

Classified under official World Health Organization parameters.

Weight Adjustments

Personalized health target boundaries and Ponderal Index calculations.

Metric & US Units

Supports both imperial (inches/lbs) and metric (cm/kg) systems seamlessly.

Enter your details.

Provide your height and weight to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI).

Gender
Age25 yrs
Height
5 ft
10 in
Weight
160 lbs

Calculated Result

23.0BMI (kg/m²)

You have a Normal Weight.

15.018.525.030.035.040.0+

Weight Insights

Healthy Weight Range128.9 - 173.5 lbsBased on standard WHO guidelines for your height.
Weight RecommendationHealthy WeightGreat job! You are in the optimal weight range.

Ponderal IndexAlternative height-to-weight ratio.
12.5 kg/m³

Understanding your BMI.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple numerical calculation derived from your height and weight. It acts as an easy-to-use screening tool to categorize body weight and estimate potential health risk categories associated with underweight, overweight, or obesity.

While BMI is a useful benchmark for the general population, it does have limitations. It does not directly measure body fat or muscle mass. Highly muscular individuals, like athletes or bodybuilders, might have a high BMI despite having a low body fat percentage.

The BMI Formula

Metric Formula:BMI = weight (kg) / height² (m²)
US Standard Formula:BMI = 703 × weight (lbs) / height² (in²)

Our calculator handles both conversion methods dynamically. Use the tabs to toggle between units instantly without losing your inputs.


WHO BMI classifications.

BMI Range (kg/m²)Weight CategoryHealth Risk Association
Less than 18.5UnderweightMinimal to elevated risks (nutrient deficiencies)
18.5 – 24.9Normal WeightOptimal / Healthy (lowest risk profile)
25.0 – 29.9OverweightIncreased risk (cardiovascular & metabolic stress)
30.0 – 34.9Class I ObesityHigh risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes
35.0 or higherSevere ObesityVery high / extreme clinical risk category