Better understand your weight in relation to your height using our body mass index (BMI) calculator. While BMI is not the sole determinant of a healthy weight, it offers a valuable starting point to evaluate your overall health and well-being.
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Enter your height and weight to calculate your BMI
Your BMI is
25.5
Your BMI suggests you weight is in healthy range. See below for more information.
Explore the various BMI categories and their implications for your overall well-being.
BMI < 18.5
If your BMI falls below 18.5, it indicates that you are underweight. This category is associated with a higher risk of health issues such as malnutrition, weakened immune system, and increased susceptibility to infections.
BMI < 18.5 - 24.9
This category represents the ideal weight range for adults, where your BMI falls between 18.5 and 24.9. Being in this range indicates a healthy body composition and reduced risk of developing obesity-related health conditions
BMI < 25 - 29.9
If your BMI falls between 25 and 29.9, you are considered overweight. This category is associated with an increased risk of developing obesity-related health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer
BMI < 30
If your BMI is 30 or higher, you fall into the obesity category. Obesity is further subdivided into classes I, II, and III, with class III being the most severe form of obesity, with a significantly increased risk of developing obesity-related health conditions.
Maintain a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains to support a healthy body composition and overall well-being.
Engage in regular physical activity, such as walking, running, or strength training, to boost metabolism, improve cardiovascular health, and support weight management.
Ensure you are getting enough sleep, as sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy body composition and overall well-being.
While BMI provides valuable insights into your health status, it is essential to understand its limitations. Certain factors can impact the accuracy of BMI calculations. By acknowledging these limitations, you can make more informed decisions about your health and well-being.
BMI does not take age into account, which can lead to misclassification of older adults who tend to have more body fat for an equivalent BMI.
BMI does not account for sex differences, as women typically have more body fat than men with the same BMI.
BMI does not distinguish between muscle mass, bone mass, and body fat, which can lead to misclassification of individuals with high muscle mass, such as athletes.
BMI does not consider the changes in body composition during pregnancy, which can affect the interpretation of BMI.
BMI does not provide information on where the body fat is distributed, which can impact health. For example, excess fat around the waist is associated with a higher risk of health issues compared to fat elsewhere in the body.
