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What Is a Healthy BMI?

Practical tips for healthy BMI range — private tools at bmicalculating.org.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a screening number based on height and weight. For most adults, WHO defines normal weight as BMI 18.5–24.9. Many Asian populations use lower thresholds — overweight may start at BMI 23.

Use our free calculator at bmicalculating.org to see your category, healthy weight range, and BMI Prime instantly. All math runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

When BMI misleads: athletes with high muscle mass, older adults with low muscle, and pregnant people need different tools. Pair BMI with waist circumference or our Navy body-fat estimator for a fuller picture.

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