BMI Calculator.

Calculate your Body Mass Index from height and weight. Supports metric (cm/kg) and imperial (ft/in/lb) inputs.

Height
Weight
Or stone + lb:

Enter your height and weight in metric or imperial units to instantly calculate your BMI. The result shows your BMI value and the standard weight category (Underweight, Normal, Overweight, or Obese) on a colour-coded scale. Note that BMI is a population-level screening tool and does not account for muscle mass, bone density, or body composition.

How to use

Choose Metric or Imperial using the toggle. Enter your height and weight — your BMI and weight category update immediately. The coloured scale shows where your BMI falls relative to the standard ranges.

Examples

170 cm, 70 kg BMI 24.2 — Normal weight
5 ft 8 in, 160 lb BMI 24.3 — Normal weight
180 cm, 95 kg BMI 29.3 — Overweight

FAQ

What is a healthy BMI?

The WHO defines a BMI of 18.5–24.9 as 'Normal weight'. Below 18.5 is Underweight, 25–29.9 is Overweight, and 30 or above is Obese.

Is BMI accurate for athletes?

Not always. BMI uses weight without distinguishing between fat and muscle. Athletes with high muscle mass often score as Overweight despite having low body fat. BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnostic one.

Does BMI differ for children?

Yes. For people under 18, BMI is interpreted differently using age- and sex-specific percentile charts. This calculator uses adult BMI thresholds only.

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Privacy and data handling

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type or paste is sent to any server — all processing happens locally on your device.