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BMI Calculator
Calculate your Body Mass Index based on height and weight.
About BMI Calculator
The Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator is a vital health screening tool designed to help you understand your body weight in relation to your height. BMI is a widely recognized metric used by healthcare professionals and international health organizations, such as the WHO, to categorize individuals into different weight classes: Underweight, Healthy Weight, Overweight, and Obese. While BMI does not directly measure body fat percentage or overall health, it provides a useful initial assessment of potential weight-related health risks. Our calculator supports both the Metric system (kilograms and centimeters) and the Imperial system (pounds and inches), providing a seamless experience for users worldwide. Beyond just calculating the number, our tool provides a visual scale and a clear interpretation of your result based on standard medical guidelines. All calculations are performed entirely within your browser using client-side JavaScript, ensuring that your sensitive personal health data—including your exact weight and height—is never transmitted to an external server or stored in a database. Whether you're tracking your fitness journey, consulting with a nutritionist, or simply curious about your weight category, this tool provides the accuracy and privacy needed for personal health monitoring. It is important to remember that BMI is a general indicator and may not be fully accurate for certain groups, such as highly muscular athletes, the elderly, or pregnant women.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple numeric measure of a person's weight relative to their height. it is used as a screening tool to identify possible weight problems for adults.
How is BMI calculated?
The formula is weight (kg) divided by height squared (m²). In imperial units, it's [weight (lb) / height squared (in²)] x 703.
What is a 'Healthy' BMI range?
According to the WHO, a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered the healthy or 'normal' range for most adults.