BMI Calculator
Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI), view official World Health Organization weight categories, and discover your recommended healthy weight range.
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WHO Adult BMI Classification
Official classification standards for adults aged 20 and older
Understanding Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a clinical screening metric that quantifies an individual's tissue mass (muscle, fat, and bone) relative to height. Formulated in the 19th century by Belgian polymath Adolphe Quetelet, it is universally adopted by the World Health Organization and medical authorities as a straightforward population health assessment tool.
The Metric & Imperial BMI Formulas
Metric: BMI = Weight (kg) ÷ [Height (m)]^2 | Imperial: BMI = 703 × Weight (lbs) ÷ [Height (in)]^2Where:
- BMI = Body Mass Index in kg/m²
- Weight = Body mass in kilograms or pounds
- Height = Stature in meters or inches
- 703 = Conversion factor for pounds and inches to metric units
Note: BMI does not directly measure body fat percentage or fat distribution (visceral vs subcutaneous fat).
Health Significance of BMI Ranges
Maintaining a healthy BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is statistically associated with the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and all-cause mortality. Individuals in the overweight (25.0–29.9) or obesity (≥ 30.0) brackets face progressively higher risks of metabolic dysregulation.
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