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BMI Calculator

Enter your weight and height to find your body mass index (BMI), its category, and the normal weight range for your height.

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Category standard

Enter your weight and height to see your BMI.

How to use BMI Calculator

  1. Enter your weight (kg) and height (cm).

  2. Choose the category standard: WHO or the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes RI).

  3. Read your BMI value, its category and the normal weight range for your height.

Formula and categories

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)². For adults, WHO divides the result like this: below 18.5 underweight; 18.5 to 24.9 normal; 25 to 29.9 overweight; 30 or more obese. The Indonesian Ministry of Health standard, commonly used in Indonesia, has different thresholds for overweight and obesity, at about 25 and 27.

Limits of BMI

BMI is only a screening number. It does not distinguish muscle from fat, does not consider where body fat is distributed, and is not suitable for children, pregnant women, athletes with high muscle mass or some older adults. For a health assessment, consult a doctor or healthcare professional.

Questions about BMI Calculator

What is a normal BMI?

For adults, 18.5 to 24.9 according to WHO. The Indonesian Ministry of Health standard uses a normal range of 18.5 to 25.

Does BMI apply to children?

Not with the categories here. Children and teenagers are assessed with growth charts by age and sex. Consult a pediatrician.

Why can an athlete have a high BMI and still be healthy?

Muscle is denser than fat, so an athlete’s BMI can look high. BMI does not tell the two apart.

How is the normal weight range calculated?

By reversing the BMI formula: weight = BMI × height² at the lower and upper limits of the normal category, which are 18.5 and 24.9 (WHO) or 18.5 and 25 (Kemenkes).

Is my data stored?

No. Weight and height are calculated only in your browser and are not sent anywhere.

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