Body Mass Index Calculator

BMI Formula:

\[ BMI = \frac{weight\ (kg)}{height^2\ (m)} \]

Body Mass Index (BMI):

BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

The calculator uses the standard BMI formula:

\[ BMI = \frac{weight\ (kg)}{height^2\ (m)} \]

Where:

Details: BMI values are categorized as Underweight (<18.5), Normal (18.5-24.9), Overweight (25-29.9), and Obese (≥30).

Tips: Enter weight in kilograms and height in meters. For pounds/inches conversions, convert to metric first.

Q1: Is BMI accurate for everyone?
A: BMI may overestimate body fat in athletes and underestimate it in older persons with lost muscle mass.

Q2: What are the limitations of BMI?
A: BMI doesn't account for muscle mass, bone density, overall body composition, or racial/sex differences.