BMI Calculator

Free

Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) using metric or imperial units with standard WHO categories

Runs entirely in your browser — no data sent to servers

Enter Measurements

cm
kg
Calculated BMI Score
23.5Normal weight
18.525.030.0
BMI categories are defined by World Health Organization (WHO) clinical thresholds for adult men and women.

WHO Adult BMI Reference Range

Underweight< 18.5
Normal weight18.5 – 24.9
Overweight25.0 – 29.9
Obese≥ 30.0
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About BMI Calculator

BMI Calculator computes Body Mass Index (BMI) using metric (cm, kg) or imperial (feet, inches, lbs) measurements.

Results are presented with neutral, clinical World Health Organization (WHO) reference categories for adults.

Common Use Cases

  • Tracking general weight status changes as part of a personal fitness routine
  • Getting a quick BMI reference before a doctor's appointment
  • Comparing metric and imperial measurements when switching health apps

How to Use BMI Calculator

  1. Select Metric or Imperial measurement unit toggle.
  2. Enter your Height and Weight.
  3. View your calculated BMI score and clinical WHO reference category.

Real-World Examples

Metric BMI Calculation
InputHeight: 170cm, Weight: 68kg
OutputBMI: 23.5 (Normal weight)

Important Notes & Limitations

  • BMI does not account for muscle mass, bone density, or fat distribution
  • Not a substitute for professional medical assessment

Privacy & Data Security

BMI Calculator processes all operations 100% locally in your web browser memory. Your files, text snippets, and generated outputs are never stored, logged, or uploaded to any remote server.

Frequently Asked Questions

Underweight (< 18.5), Normal weight (18.5 – 24.9), Overweight (25 – 29.9), and Obese (≥ 30).

Yes, you can toggle between centimeters/kilograms and feet/inches/pounds seamlessly.

Yes, based on your height, it calculates your ideal normal weight range in kilograms or pounds.

BMI is a general adult screening tool; highly muscular individuals may register high BMI without excess body fat.