Body Mass Index Calculator helps you to calculate your Body Mass Index. It helps you to know whether you are underweight, Normal or Obese.
The Body Mass Index is also called as Quetelet index. It is calculated using the weight and height of an individual. This calculation helps us to determine whether the individual is underweight, Normal weight, Over weight or obese. Each country and organization may have different charts.
According to World Health Organization (WHO), the BMI chart is as below. Please note, the chart we have given below may not be exact and hence please check it with the official website and there may be changes from time to time.
| Category | BMI |
|---|---|
| Severe Thinness | < 16 |
| Moderate Thinness | 16 – 17 |
| Mild Thinness | 17 – 18.5 |
| Normal | 18.5 – 25 |
| Overweight | 25 – 30 |
| Obese Class I | 30 – 35 |
| Obese Class II | 35 – 40 |
| Obese Class III | > 40 |
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