⚖️ BMI Calculator
Calculate your Body Mass Index using your height and weight.
What is BMI?
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a screening measurement that compares your weight with your height. It is commonly used to classify weight ranges in adults.
BMI Categories
| Underweight | Below 18.5 |
| Healthy weight | 18.5–24.9 |
| Overweight | 25.0–29.9 |
| Obesity | 30.0 or higher |
BMI is a screening tool and does not directly measure body fat or distinguish between muscle and fat.
Understanding BMI
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a screening measurement that compares a person's weight with their height. It is commonly used to classify weight categories in adults.
How is BMI calculated?
BMI is calculated using your weight and height. This calculator uses your weight in pounds and height in inches to calculate your BMI.
What is a healthy BMI?
For adults, a BMI from 18.5 to 24.9 is generally classified as the healthy-weight range. BMI is a screening tool and does not directly measure body fat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a normal BMI?
A BMI from 18.5 to 24.9 is generally classified as the healthy-weight range for adults.
How is BMI calculated?
BMI uses your height and weight to produce a numerical value that can be compared with standard BMI categories.
What does a BMI of 30 mean?
For adults, a BMI of 30 or higher falls within the obesity category under standard BMI classifications.
Is BMI accurate?
BMI is useful as a general screening measurement, but it does not distinguish between muscle, fat, and other components of body weight.