BMI Calculator – Calculate Your BMI And Keep Your Body Healthy

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Understanding Your BMI:

BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a calculation based on a person’s height and weight. The result indicates whether a person is underweight, normal, overweight or obese.

BMI Categories:

Underweight BMI <18.5

Overweight BMI 25-29.9

Normal weight BMI 18.5-24.9

Obese BMI 30 or greater

BMI Calculator:

Body Mass Index
cm/kg in/lb
Height:
Weight:
BMI:

Limitations of the BMI:

The BMI measurement is a reliable indicator of your total body fat. The score you get is valid for most people over age 18 with the following exceptions:

It may overestimate body fat in athletes and those people with a muscular build

It may underestimate body fat in older people and others who have lost muscle