BMI Calculator

Calculate your body mass index (BMI), a screening measure that compares weight with height. It cannot diagnose health or account for muscle, pregnancy, age, or body composition. Calculate it clearly with Figur.

How the bmi calculator works

Calculate your body mass index (BMI), a screening measure that compares weight with height. It cannot diagnose health or account for muscle, pregnancy, age, or body composition.

Method and assumptions

Figur applies straightforward arithmetic to the values you enter. The calculation runs locally in your browser and is not stored.

  • The result depends on accurate inputs and units.
  • External factors, fees, taxes, or rules not requested by the calculator are not included.
  • Use the result as a planning estimate and verify any high-stakes decision.

Sources and references

No external data source is required: this calculator uses standard arithmetic and the values you enter.

Worked example

A person is 68 inches tall and weighs 160 lb.

BMI is 24.3, within the standard adult healthy-weight range.

Frequently asked questions

What is BMI?

BMI is weight relative to height. For most non-pregnant adults, 18.5–24.9 is the standard healthy-weight screening range.

Is BMI a diagnosis?

No. BMI is a population screening tool; a clinician can interpret it alongside your history and body composition.

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