Calculate your BMI
Welcome to our free online BMI calculator.
This tool is 100% free to use, free from ads, and doesn't store any data.
With the help of our tools and tips on this page, your weight loss goals will soon be reality.
Let's get started by calculating your BMI.
What is BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely accepted tool for assessing whether or not your weight is within a healthy range.
Its simplicity in both calculation and interpretation has contributed to its popularity.
Maintaining a BMI that is either too high or too low can pose health risks.
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Limitations and Cons of BMI
BMI is most accurate for adults aged 18 to 65 who have average body compositions.
It serves as a quick tool for health assessments in the general population and is often used
by healthcare professionals as an initial step in evaluating overall health.
However, BMI has limitations, as it does not measure body composition directly.
It cannot differentiate between muscle, fat, and bone, which can lead to misclassification.
For example, individuals with significant muscle mass may be categorized as overweight or obese,
while those with low muscle mass but high body fat might fall within a normal weight range.
Additionally, BMI may not be suitable for certain groups, such as athletes, whose muscular builds can skew results,
or older adults, who may experience muscle loss that lowers their BMI inaccurately.
Children, teenagers, and pregnant women also require more specific calculations that account for growth stages or
temporary weight changes during pregnancy, making BMI less applicable for these groups.