Calculator
Example Data Table
| Height | Weight | BMI | Category | Healthy Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 cm | 60 kg | 22.0 | Healthy weight | 50.4 kg - 67.8 kg |
| 175 cm | 78 kg | 25.5 | Overweight | 56.7 kg - 76.3 kg |
| 182 cm | 95 kg | 28.7 | Overweight | 61.3 kg - 82.5 kg |
Formula Used
BMI formula: BMI = weight in kilograms / height in meters².
Healthy minimum weight: 18.5 × height in meters².
Healthy maximum weight: 24.9 × height in meters².
Target weight: target BMI × height in meters².
Weight conversion: pounds × 0.45359237 = kilograms.
Height conversion: inches × 2.54 = centimeters.
Frame adjustment: small frame subtracts 10%. Large frame adds 10%.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your adult age.
- Select the sex used by the ideal weight formulas.
- Choose your body frame size.
- Select height and weight units.
- Enter your current height and body weight.
- Enter a target BMI, such as 22.
- Press the calculate button.
- Review BMI, range, ideal weight, and export options.
Body Mass Index and Ideal Weight Planning
A BMI calculator gives a fast view of weight status. It uses height and weight only, so it stays simple. This page also estimates a healthy weight range. It can help you compare your current weight with a practical target.
Why BMI Still Helps
BMI is not a perfect health test. It does not measure muscle, water, bone density, or body fat directly. Yet it is useful for quick screening. Many adults use it as a starting point before deeper checks. Athletes, pregnant people, older adults, and growing teens may need other methods.
Finding an Ideal Weight
Ideal weight is best seen as a range, not a single number. The calculator uses the healthy BMI range from 18.5 to 24.9. It also shows common formula estimates. These formulas use height, sex, and frame size. They are guides only. Your doctor or dietitian can adjust the goal for health history.
Using Results Wisely
A good target should be realistic. A small change can still impro