⚖️ Health Calculator

BMI Calculator

Calculate your Body Mass Index, see your health classification, ideal weight range, and estimated calorie needs.

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Body Mass Index (BMI)
Adults 18+ — metric or imperial units
cm
kg
Your BMI Result
Your BMI
Ideal Weight Range
Weight to Lose/Gain
Maintenance Calories
calories/day
Underweight
<18.5
Normal
18.5–24.9
Overweight
25–29.9
Obese
≥30
Calorie Targets
Lose 0.5 kg/week
–500 cal/day
Lose 0.25 kg/week
–250 cal/day
Maintain Weight
Gain 0.25 kg/week
+250 cal/day
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Understanding BMI — What It Means and Its Limitations

BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared (kg/m²). It provides a quick screening tool to identify potential weight-related health risks across population groups.

BMI Categories (WHO Classification)

Limitations of BMI

BMI does not distinguish between muscle and fat mass. Athletes and highly muscular individuals may have a high BMI while being in excellent health. BMI also does not account for body fat distribution — waist circumference is often a better predictor of metabolic health risk.

Is BMI accurate for children?

This calculator is designed for adults 18 and older. Children's BMI uses age- and sex-specific growth charts (BMI-for-age percentiles) and should be assessed by a healthcare professional.

What is TDEE?

Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is the total number of calories your body burns in a day, including activity. It is calculated using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation for Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) multiplied by an activity factor.