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Body Mass Index Calculators*

The lower your BMI the lower your risk of health problems.
Note: Underweight children can be at risk of having eating disorders. This is especially true if they are overly concerned about losing weight, have a poor self body image, exercise excessively, or are using laxatives to lose weight.

Adult body mass index guidelines:
Underweight - BMI less than 18.
Overweight - BMI of 25.0 to 29.9

Obese - BMI of 30.0 or more

English Version

Height: feet and inch(es)

Weight: lbs.


Your BMI:

Metric Version
Height: m (example 1.75m = 175cm)

Weight: kg


Your BMI:

Written with information from the CDC
*Disclaimer: These calculators are for entertainment purposes only. It is possible to have a high BMI and a low body fat percentage, so, BMI should not be the only measure of your health. Consult your health care provider and get evaluated professionally for the an accurate assessment of your health.

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