BMI Calculator
Check your Body Mass Index and find your healthy weight range.
Your Measurements
Your BMI is
23.6
Normal weight
Healthy Weight Range
For your height of 5'9", a normal weight range would be between:
CDC BMI Categories
* BMI is a screening measure and is not intended to diagnose disease or illness. It does not distinguish between fat and muscle mass. Athletes or highly muscular individuals may have a high BMI but low body fat.
Why BMI Matters
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your heart health. A high BMI can be an indicator of high body fatness, which can lead to health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.
Limitations of BMI
While BMI is a useful screening tool for most people, it has some limitations:
• Muscle Mass: It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build.
• Older Adults: It may underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle.
• Pregnancy: BMI is not accurate for pregnant women.
Frequently Asked Questions
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. It is an inexpensive and easy screening method for weight category—underweight, healthy weight, overweight, and obesity.
Not always. BMI does not distinguish between excess fat, muscle, or bone mass. Highly trained athletes may have a high BMI because of increased muscularity rather than increased body fatness.
According to the CDC and WHO, a healthy BMI range for adults is between 18.5 and 24.9.