BMI: Adult educational estimate, not a diagnosis or individualized treatment.
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BMI Calculator for United States
US · 12,345.67US customary measurementsRoad distance: miles
United States display preferences. Review the stated population, method and limitations; these are estimates, not a medical diagnosis.
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Enter height (in). The calculation converts these units internally.
Enter weight (lb). The calculation converts these units internally.
Body mass index
22.857
United States · calculated from your inputs
Adult screening categoryWithin reference range
Reference lower weight (lb)124.906
Reference upper boundary, exclusive (lb)168.791
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How this result was calculated
BMI=weight in kg / (height in meters)². Adult reference interval is BMI 18.5 to below 25.
Country setup: United States. Displayed measurements are converted to the formula's base units internally.
Assumption: Adult educational estimate, not a diagnosis or individualized treatment. Not intended for children or pregnancy. Source: https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html United States display preferences. Review the stated population, method and limitations; these are estimates, not a medical diagnosis.
Calculation version 1.0.0 · Support state: generic
Formula and method
BMI=weight in kg / (height in meters)². Adult reference interval is BMI 18.5 to below 25.
This calculation uses the values you enter. It runs in your browser and does not request a location or account.
Worked example
70 kg and 175 cm gives BMI 22.86. BMI does not measure body composition.
Questions people ask
Which method does this tool use?
BMI=weight in kg / (height in meters)². Adult reference interval is BMI 18.5 to below 25.
What should I check before using the result?
Adult educational estimate, not a diagnosis or individualized treatment. Not intended for children or pregnancy. Source: https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html