BMI Calculator
Understanding BMI (Body Mass Index)
BMI is a simple calculation using a person height and weight. The formula is BMI = kg/m².
BMI Categories (WHO)
- Underweight: Below 18.5
- Normal: 18.5 - 24.9
- Overweight: 25.0 - 29.9
- Obese: 30.0 and above
💡 Tips
- BMI doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat mass
- Athletes may have high BMI due to muscle, not fat
- BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnostic measure
- Waist circumference provides additional health insight