BMI calculator for adults

Calculate adult BMI from weight and height. A general index, not a diagnosis: it does not distinguish muscle and fat or apply in the same way during pregnancy or childhood.

Result

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How to use the tool

Fill in these fields: Weight (kg), Height (cm).
Select “Calculate” to obtain the result.

Method and principles

Formula

BMI = \frac{m}{{\frac{h}{100}}^{2}}

Practical example

Input

Weight (kg): 70
Height (cm): 175

Result

22.8571428571 kg/m²

Calculation steps

Substitute the example values into the formula.
$BMI = \frac{70}{{\frac{175}{100}}^{2}}$

Limits and checks

Limits and checks
Parameter	Value
Weight (kg)	≥ 10; ≤ 500
Height (cm)	≥ 50; ≤ 250

Sources and further reading

WHO · Body mass index

BMI calculator for adults

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How to use the tool

Method and principles

Formula

Practical example

Calculation steps

Limits and checks

Sources and further reading

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BMI calculator for adults

Set your data

Result

How to use the tool

Method and principles

Formula

Practical example

Calculation steps

Limits and checks

Sources and further reading

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