What This BMI Calculator Does

FeatureDescription
BMI CalculationStandard formula: weight(kg) / height(m)²
Metric & ImperialToggle between kg/cm and lbs/inches
Age InputOptional age field
SlidersInteractive sliders for weight and height
BMI ScaleVisual indicator on the BMI spectrum
Category DisplayUnderweight, Normal, Overweight, Obese
Color-CodedBlue (underweight), Green (normal), Orange (overweight), Red (obese)
Health TipsPersonalized recommendations based on BMI
BMI GuideWHO classification table
Real-time UpdatesChanges as you type or slide

BMI Categories (WHO)

CategoryBMI RangeColor
Underweight< 18.5Blue
Normal Weight18.5 — 24.9Green
Overweight25 — 29.9Orange
Obese≥ 30Red

How to Use

  1. Choose Units — Metric (kg/cm) or Imperial (lbs/in)
  2. Enter Age (optional)
  3. Enter Weight — type or use slider
  4. Enter Height — type or use slider
  5. View Results — BMI value, category, and health tips update instantly

Example Calculation

70 kg, 170 cm:

  • BMI = 70 / (1.7 × 1.7) = 24.2
  • Category: Normal Weight (Green)
  • Healthy range: 18.5 — 24.9

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl/Cmd + Enter — Recalculate
  • Ctrl/Cmd + R — Reset to defaults
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