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BMI Calculator

Calculate body mass index from height and weight, with the WHO adult category and a healthy weight range.

ft
in
lb

BMI

24.4

Category (WHO, adults)
Healthy weight
Healthy weight for your height
125.3 lb – 168.6 lb

BMI is a screening number for adults 20+. It doesn't measure body fat and doesn't apply to children, pregnancy or very muscular builds.

Show the work

  1. Height in centimeters

    cm = (ft × 12 + in) × 2.54

    (5 × 12 + 9) × 2.54 = 175.26 cm

  2. Weight in kilograms

    kg = lb × 0.45359237

    165 × 0.45359237 = 74.84274105 kg

  3. Height in meters

    m = cm ÷ 100

    175.26 ÷ 100 = 1.7526 m

  4. BMI = weight ÷ height squared, to 1 decimal

    BMI = kg ÷ m to the power of 2

    74.84274105 ÷ 1.7526 to the power of 2 = 24.4

For general information only — not medical advice. Talk to a doctor or other qualified professional about your health.

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