BMI Calculator

Enter your height and weight to see your category: underweight, normal, overweight, or obese.

BMI
22.9
Normal

How it works

BMI is your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in meters.

Formula

BMI = weight (kg) / height² (m²)

Worked example

70 kg, 175 cm: BMI ≈ 22.9 (normal).

FAQ

Is BMI always accurate?
It doesn't distinguish muscle from fat — athletes may register as overweight.
Suitable for children?
Children need age- and sex-specific growth charts instead.
What are the categories?
<18.5 underweight, 18.5–24.9 normal, 25–29.9 overweight, 30+ obese.

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