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BMI Calculator

Find your body mass index (BMI), your weight category and the healthy weight range for your height.

Free foreverNo sign-upPrivate: runs in your browserUpdated November 2026
cm / in
kg / lb
Your BMI23.5

Healthy weight

Under
Healthy
Over
Obese
CategoryHealthy weight
Healthy weight range53.5 kg – 72 kg
Distance to range edgeIn range
BMI Prime0.94
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Breakdown

BMI chart for your height

CategoryBMIWeight for your height
Underweightbelow 18.5below 53.5 kg
Healthy18.5 – 24.953.5 kg – 72 kg
Overweight25 – 29.972.3 kg – 86.4 kg
Obese30 and above86.7 kg and above
The maths

Formula

This is the exact calculation the tool runs.

BMI = weight (kg)height (m)²
US units703 × lb ÷ inches²
Healthy18.5 to 24.9
PrimeBMI ÷ 25
Practice

Worked examples

Click "Try it" to load an example into the tool.

Adult, metric

Units: Metric (cm, kg)Height: 175 cmWeight: 82 kg
26.8

Adult, US units

Units: US (inches, lb)Height: 65 cmWeight: 140 kg
23.3

Tall and slim

Units: Metric (cm, kg)Height: 188 cmWeight: 64 kg
18.1
Step by step

How to use the BMI Calculator

Choose your units

Metric uses centimetres and kilograms. US uses inches and pounds.

Enter height and weight

Measure without shoes for the best result.

Read your category

The gauge shows where you sit on the BMI scale.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is BMI accurate?

BMI is a quick screening tool. It does not measure body fat directly, so very muscular people can show as overweight.

Is BMI the same for men and women?

Yes, adult BMI uses the same ranges for both. Children use age-based percentiles instead.

What should I do if my BMI is high?

Talk to a doctor. They can look at waist size, blood pressure and other health measures.