Nutritionist Verified BMI (Body Mass Index) Calculator
Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) using your weight and height.
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BMI Score: What relationship does the body mass index describe?
Body Mass Index is a score that is used to determine if a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
See table below for the relationship between BMI category and score; defined by WHO
| BMI Category | BMI Range |
|---|---|
| Underweight | < 18.5 |
| Normal weight | 18.5 - 24.9 |
| Overweight | 25 - 29.9 |
| Obesity | >= 30 |
Your BMI is:
How do I calculate my BMI
To calculate bmi a person weight in kilograms is divided by the square of their height in meters.
BMI = weight(kg) / height(m)2
BMI Risks
BMI score tells a lot about a person.
BMI vs Body Fat Calculator
BMI and Body fat calculator both are used to measure different aspects of health. BMI is a indicator of whether an individual is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese, whereas Body fat calculator measures the proportion of fat in the total body weight.
BMI related useful links
Worried about your BMI score, Don't worry!
Your score is important but it is not the only factor to measure your overall health. Your physical habits like right choices of food eating also impacts your BMI score.
"--- YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT"
What is right kind of food to improve BMI?
According to medical science, a balance diet consist of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats excluding processed foods and sugar. Read about eating a balanced diet on nhs.uk
According to ayurveda, a balanced diet is focused on natural and fresh food aligned with an individual's dosha (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha). Read about ayurvedic food guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
What is BMI normal range?
The normal range of BMI is between 18.5 and 29.9
What is good BMI for females?
The normal range of BMI for an adult (male/female) is between 18.5 and 29.9
How to maintain my BMI?
For increasing your bmi score:
- Eat 100-200 more calories than your maintenance calories.
- Focus on building muscle.
For decreasing your bmi score:
- Eat 100-200 less calories than your maintenance calories.
- Include walking before sleep or after waking up.
- Include fruits to add fibre before your meals to avoid eating more of the main course.
What exercise reduce BMI?
Running, Walking, Weight Training, all are equally important to reduce bmi unless or until you are eating right and burning enough calories on a daily basis.
What is the most attractive BMI range?
For males, a relatively high bmi of 25-26 is perceived most perfect and for females, relatively low bmi of 18-19 is percevied more perfect. Read more