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BMI Calculator

Estimate body mass index from height and weight, then read category ranges.

The interactive tool includes multiple fields and selects/checkboxes where relevant — not a single-box form. Results show breakdown lines and limitations.

What you can enter

Height (cm or ft/in)
Weight (kg or lb)
Unit system select
Age band (optional context)
Sex (optional context for messaging)

Quality bar: major engines ship ≥4 fields and ≥1 select/checkbox that changes the result (pay frequency, filing status, compounding, unit system, presets, etc.).

How to use

Step 1. Choose metric or imperial units so height and weight match.
Step 2. Enter current height and weight without clothing estimate errors.
Step 3. Read BMI and the standard category band (underweight → obese).
Step 4. Use related tools for calorie budget or ideal-weight context — BMI is not a diagnosis.

Worked examples

Adult metric

170 cm, 68 kg → BMI near 23.5 (healthy band for many adult charts).

Unit switch

Same person in lb/in should match after conversion; large gaps mean input mismatch.

Athlete caution

High muscle mass can raise BMI without excess fat — pair with waist or clinical advice.

Method notes

Calculations are educational models for planning conversations. They are not payroll, lender underwriting, medical diagnosis, or tax authority determinations. Local law, fees, and rounding differ. Always verify with official sources and professionals for YMYL decisions.

Prefer the country pack that matches you (e.g. /us/, /uk/, /jp/) so tax and currency defaults fit.

FAQ

Is BMI the same as body fat %?

No. BMI uses height and weight only. Body-fat % needs different methods (calipers, DEXA, impedance).

Does this page store my numbers?

Core math runs in your browser on the linked calculator. No account is required for the main estimate.

Why might my clinic differ?

Clinics may use different rounding, growth charts for teens, or additional metrics.

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Why this URL exists

Google historically crawled flat paths like /bmi-calculator. This page keeps a dense, indexable response with a clear canonical and a deep link into the maintained multi-locale calculator. Prefer bookmarks to the full tool URL above.