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BMI Calculator

Estimate your body mass index (BMI) using metric measurements and understand your category.

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Results

  • Body mass index
    23.51

Category: Normal weight

Formula

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)2

Use this formula with the live inputs above to test scenarios instantly.

Assumptions

  • BMI is a screening metric and does not directly measure body composition.

How this formula works

BMI is a population-level screening metric derived from body mass and height. The squared height term normalizes weight across different body sizes so comparisons are more consistent than raw weight alone.

While BMI is widely used in public health workflows, it is not a direct measure of body fat or metabolic health. Treat the result as an initial signal and combine it with clinical context when making health decisions.

References & citation

Use these references when documenting assumptions, and copy the block below when citing this calculator.

  • About Adult BMI

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

    Clinical context for BMI interpretation ranges.

  • Dietary Reference Intakes for Water

    National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

    Commonly cited reference for hydration baseline guidance.

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