Is BMI accurate for athletes?

BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so very muscular people can read as overweight. Use waist measurement or body-fat % alongside it.

BMI calculator

Body mass index and the normal weight range for your height.

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For reference only

Results use standard formulas and published rates. Actual figures may differ due to personal deductions, institution rules and rounding. Do not rely on this alone for legal or financial decisions.

When to use this

Calculate BMI and see where it falls in the WHO classification, plus the weight range considered normal for your height.

How to use it

Enter height and weight.
Read BMI, category and normal range.

Frequently asked questions

Is BMI accurate for athletes?: BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so very muscular people can read as overweight. Use waist measurement or body-fat % alongside it.

When people use this

BMI: what the number means, where the categories come from, and what it misses

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