Calculate your body mass index from your height and weight, understand the general screening categories, and put the result into proper context.
What BMI Can—and Cannot—Tell You
A General Screening ToolBMI compares body weight with height and can help identify broad population-level risk ranges.It Does Not Measure Body FatMuscle mass, frame size, age and body composition can all affect how useful the number is for an individual.Use the Bigger PictureConsider waist measurement, strength, fitness, nutrition, health history and professional guidance alongside BMI.
For adults and educational use only. BMI does not diagnose health conditions and may be less informative for muscular athletes, pregnant people and some older adults.
