Adult BMI Calculator
This calculator provides BMI and the corresponding BMI weight status category. Use this calculator for adults, 20 years old and older. For children and teens, 2 through 19 years old, use the BMI Calculator for Children and Teens.
Adult BMI Calculator
Note: this calculator uses JavaScript. If you have JavaScript turned off or have problems using the calculator, use the formula for calculating BMI on About BMI for Adults.
Adult BMI Calculator – Results
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Your BMI is , indicating your weight is in the category for adults of your height.
For your height, a normal weight range would be from to pounds.
Talk with your healthcare provider to determine possible causes of underweight and if you need to gain weight.
For the information you entered:
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Your BMI is , indicating your weight is in the category for adults of your height.
For your height, a normal weight range would be from to pounds.
Maintaining a healthy weight may reduce the risk of chronic diseases associated with overweight and obesity.
For information about the importance of a healthy diet and physical activity in maintaining a healthy weight, visit Preventing Weight Gain.
For the information you entered:
Height:
Weight:
Your BMI is , indicating your weight is in the category for adults of your height.
For your height, a normal weight range would be from to pounds.
People who are overweight or obese are at higher risk for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
For the information you entered:
Height:
Weight:
Your BMI is , indicating your weight is in the category for adults of your height.
For your height, a normal weight range would be from to pounds.
People who are overweight or obese are at higher risk for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
Anyone who is overweight should try to avoid gaining additional weight. Additionally, if you are overweight with other risk factors (such as high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high blood pressure), you should try to lose weight. Even a small weight loss (just 10% of your current weight) may help lower the risk of disease. Talk with your healthcare provider to determine appropriate ways to lose weight.
For information about the importance of a healthy diet and physical activity in reaching a healthy weight, visit Healthy Weight.
BMI | Weight Status |
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Below 18.5 | Underweight |
18.5—24.9 | Normal |
25.0—29.9 | Overweight |
30.0 and Above | Obese |
Related Resources
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- How good is BMI as an indicator of body fatness?
- If an athlete or other person with a lot of muscle has a BMI over 25, is that person still considered to be overweight?
- What are the health consequences of obesity for adults?
- Page last reviewed: May 15, 2015
- Page last updated: October 31, 2018
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