BMI Calculator
Enter the values and click the calculate button to know your Body Mass Index.
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A BMI between 18.5 and 22.9 is considered normal weight, reducing the risk of weight - related health issues.
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BMI Classification
| Classification | Popular Description | BMI Range(kg/m²) | Risk of Co-morbidities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | Thin | < 18.5 | Low |
| Normal range | Normal | 18.5 - 22.9 | Average |
| Overweight | Overweight | 23 - 24.9 | Low to Moderate Risk |
| Pre-obese | Overweight | 25 - 29.9 | Increased Risk |
| Obese Class I | Obese | 30.0 - 34.9 | Moderate |
| Obese Class II | Obese | 35.0 - 39.9 | Severe |
| Obese Class III | Morbidly Obese | >= 40.0 | Very Severe |
What are the health risks related to being overweight?
Excess weight brings with it countless health complications, some of which can be fatal. A higher BMI than average (over 25) is associated with increased risks for diseases like:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart conditions
- Higher levels of LDL cholesterol and lower count of HDL cholesterol in the blood, increasing chances of coronary artery diseases and heart attacks
- High triglycerides
- Stroke
- High blood pressure
- Gall bladder-related complications
- Insulin resistance
- Osteoarthritis or breakdown of joint cartilage leading to painful joints
- Sleep apnea or intermittent breathing obstruction during sleep
- Atherosclerosis or building up of cholesterol deposits (plaques) in blood vessels (arteries)
- Skin health problems like skin tags, darkening of the skin
- Breathing trouble
- Hernia
- Varicose veins
- Cataract
- Gout
- Stress incontinence or urge to urinate frequently
- Certain types of cancer (breast, colon, endometrial, gall bladder, kidney, liver)
- Clinical depression and other mental health issues
- Poly-cystic ovarian disease in women leading to reduced fertility and other menstrual irregularities