Check Your Health with Our BMI Calculator
Check your BMI instantly with our free online tool. Enter your height and weight to know if you’re healthy, overweight, or underweight. It is fast, accurate, and easy to use!
BMI Calculator
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Ideal BMI Range:
Male: 18.5 - 24.9 | Female: 18.5 - 24.9
Male: 18.5 - 24.9 | Female: 18.5 - 24.9
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Understanding BMI
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FAQ
- What is BMI? Body Mass Index (BMI) relates your weight to your height to estimate body fat and overall health. It helps identify if you are underweight, healthy, overweight, or at risk of obesity.
- Why it Matters: BMI is widely used by medical professionals to assess health risks and even determine medication dosages.
- Limitation: Remember, BMI is an estimate. It doesn’t distinguish between muscle and fat. Athletes might have a high BMI but low body fat.
- Pro Tip: For a more precise weight target based on medical formulas, try our [Ideal Weight Calculator].
- Adults (20+ Years): Based on WHO guidelines.
- Underweight: Below 18.5
- Normal: 18.5 – 24.9
- Overweight: 25 – 29.9
- Obese: 30+
- Children & Teens (2-20 Years): Based on CDC Percentiles.
- Underweight: < 5th percentile
- Healthy: 5th – 85th percentile
- Overweight: > 95th percentile
- To track your child’s milestones beyond weight, use our [Child Development Tracker].
- Risks of Being Overweight: High blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, Heart disease, Stroke, Sleep apnea, and Joint pain.
- Risks of Being Underweight: Malnutrition, Osteoporosis (weak bones), Weak immune system, and Growth issues in children.
- Conclusion: Maintaining a BMI between 18.5 and 25 is ideal for longevity and disease prevention.
- Q: Can I use this for my child?
- A: Yes! Our calculator works for both adults and children. For kids, it uses CDC percentiles instead of fixed numbers.
- Q: Why is my BMI high if I am muscular?
- A: Muscle weighs more than fat. BMI does not measure body composition, so athletes may show as “overweight” despite being healthy.
- Q: How often should I check my BMI?
- A: We recommend checking it once a month to track your fitness progress.
- Planning a family? A healthy BMI is crucial. Use our [Ovulation Calculator] to plan effectively.