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BMI Chart by Height and Weight
Scan healthy, overweight, and obesity ranges for your exact height without memorizing formulas.
Calculate your BMI
Plug in your weight, height, and waist measurements for a personalized interpretation.
Use this BMI chart to map your current weight to evidence-backed categories. The ranges align with World Health Organization guidance and make it easy to compare goals across metric and imperial units.
What to review
- Healthy BMI sits between 18.5 and 24.9 for most adults.
- Each one-point BMI change equals roughly 3 kg (6.6 lb) for the average adult.
- Waist-to-height ratio under 0.5 signals low visceral fat risk.
Quick tips
- Convert units fast
- Switch between metric and imperial in the BMI calculator with one tap to avoid manual math.
- Track trends
- Weigh yourself weekly, not daily, and compare rolling 4-week averages to confirm progress.
Common questions
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Why are BMI cutoffs the same for all heights?
BMI normalizes weight for height by dividing by height squared, so the cutoffs align with metabolic risk research across adult populations.
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Can I download a printable BMI chart?
Yes. Use the print styles on this page to export a clean chart for reference at home or in the clinic.