BMI Calculator

BMI Introduction

BMI is a measurement of a person's leanness or corpulence based on their height and weight, and is intended to quantify tissue mass. It is widely used as a general indicator of whether a person has a healthy body weight for their height.

BMI Table for Adults

This is the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended body weight based on BMI values for adults. It is used for both men and women, age 20 or older.

BMI Chart for Adults

This is a graph of BMI categories based on the World Health Organization data. The dashed lines represent subdivisions within a major categorization.

Risks Associated with Being Overweight

• High blood pressure
• Higher levels of LDL cholesterol, lower levels of HDL cholesterol, and high levels of triglycerides
• Type II diabetes
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis
• Sleep apnea and breathing problems
• Certain cancers (endometrial, breast, colon, kidney, gallbladder, liver)
• Low quality of life
• Mental illnesses such as clinical depression, anxiety, and others
• Body pains and difficulty with certain physical functions
• Generally, an increased risk of mortality compared to those with a healthy BMI

Risks Associated with Being Underweight

• Malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, anemia
• Osteoporosis, a disease that causes bone weakness
• A decrease in immune function
• Growth and development issues, particularly in children and teenagers
• Possible reproductive issues for women
• Potential complications as a result of surgery
• Generally, an increased risk of mortality compared to those with a healthy BMI