What is the BMI Calculator?
The Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator is a free online tool that measures your body fat based on your weight in relation to your height. It is a widely used screening tool by medical professionals to determine if a person has a healthy body weight for their height.
Why is BMI important?
BMI is an inexpensive and easy screening method for weight category. While it doesn't measure body fat directly, it correlates strongly with more direct measures of body fat. High BMI can be an indicator of high body fatness, which is linked to health conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.
Limitations of BMI
Keep in mind that BMI does not distinguish between muscle mass and fat mass. Therefore, athletes or highly muscular individuals may have a high BMI but a low body fat percentage. Always consult a healthcare professional for a complete health assessment.
How to use this tool
- Select your preferred measurement system (Metric for kg/cm, Imperial for lbs/inches).
- Enter your weight accurately.
- Enter your height accurately.
- The calculator will instantly output your exact BMI score and highlight which category you fall into (Underweight, Normal, Overweight, or Obese).