The Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator can be used to calculate BMI value and corresponding weight status while taking age into consideration.
BMI table for adults
This is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended body weight based on BMI values for adults. It is used for both men and women, age 18 or older.
Category | BMI range – kg/m2 |
Severe Thinness | < 16 |
Moderate Thinness | 16 – 17 |
Mild Thinness | 17 – 18.5 |
Normal | 18.5 – 25 |
Overweight | 25 – 30 |
Obese Class I | 30 – 35 |
Obese Class II | 35 – 40 |
Obese Class III | > 40 |