Last updated on June 5th, 2024 at 11:32 am

Use this online BMI calculator to calculate your BMI.

If you know your height and weight, you can easily calculate your BMI using the below BMI calculator for both men and women.

BMI Ranges

What is BMI

BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It measures body fat based on height and weight for adult men and women. It is a screening tool to identify possible weight problems in adults.

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The calculation for BMI is weight in kilograms divided by height in square meters. BMI is often used as a simple and quick screening tool to identify possible weight problems in adults.

BMI (Body Mass Index) tells us whether our body weight is appropriate for our height. It tells you whether you need to lose weight or not.

Calculating BMI manually

The formula for calculating the BMI manually is:

BMI= kg/m²

where 'kg' is the body's weight in kilograms and m2 is the squared meter of height. It's that simple, but if you wish, you can use a BMI calculator at the end of this post.

But do you know what is the normal BMI ranges, what BMI is considered obese?

BMI chart for men & women

BMI can also be determined using a chart that depicts BMI as a function of mass and height.

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