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To reach a healthy BMI
BMI categories (WHO): Underweight < 18.5 ยท Normal 18.5โ24.9 ยท Overweight 25โ29.9 ยท Obese โฅ 30.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight (kg) รท height (m)ยฒ. For example, 65 kg at 5โฒ7โณ (1.70 m) gives 65 รท 2.89 โ 22.5.
What is a healthy BMI range?
The WHO classes a BMI of 18.5โ24.9 as a healthy weight, under 18.5 as underweight, 25โ29.9 as overweight, and 30 or above as obese.
Is BMI accurate for everyone?
BMI is a useful general screen but does not distinguish muscle from fat, so it can over-estimate body fat in very muscular people and under-estimate it in others. Use it as a guide alongside other measures.
Enter your height and weight to find your Body Mass Index (BMI), see which category you fall into, and learn the healthy weight range for your height.