Is BMI 100% accurate for athletes and bodybuilders?

BMI is an effective screening tool for the general population, but does not distinguish between muscle mass and body fat. Muscular athletes may have a high BMI without excess body fat.

How do I calculate my ideal healthy weight?

Our calculator automatically computes your ideal healthy weight range corresponding to BMI 18.5 to 24.9 based on your exact height.

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BMI Calculator

Check your Body Mass Index (BMI), WHO weight category, and target healthy weight range.

Height

e.g. 170 cm (approx 5 ft 7 in)

Weight

BMI ScaleNormal (معمول کا وزن)

10 (Under)18.5 (Normal)25.0 (Over)30.0 (Obese)40+

BMI Result

BMI Score

23.5

WHO Classification

معمول کا وزن

Normal

Ideal Healthy Weight

Target for 18.5 – 24.9 BMI

53.5 – 72 kg

Weight Delta to Normal

0 kg (Optimal)

BMI provides a quick screening tool. It does not measure body fat directly and may vary for athletes or pregnant women.

Quick Answer & Key Takeaway

World Health Organization (WHO)

What is a normal and healthy BMI score for adults?

According to World Health Organization (WHO) standards, a healthy normal BMI for adult men and women ranges between 18.5 and 24.9. A score below 18.5 indicates underweight, 25.0 to 29.9 is overweight, and 30.0 or higher is classified as obese.

Normal Healthy BMI

18.5 – 24.9

Overweight Threshold

25.0 – 29.9

Obesity Class 1

30.0+

Body Mass Index (BMI) evaluates your body weight relative to your height to assess whether you fall into an underweight, normal, overweight, or obese classification based on World Health Organization standards.