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BMI Calculator

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BMI Categories

BMI RangeCategory
Below 18.5Underweight
18.5 – 24.9Normal
25.0 – 29.9Overweight
30.0 and aboveObese

About BMI Calculator

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple calculation using a person's height and weight. The formula is BMI = kg/m² where kg is a person's weight in kilograms and m² is their height in metres squared.

A BMI of 25.0 or more is overweight, while the healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9. BMI applies to most adults 18-65 years.

Quick answer

BMI Calculator is a free browser tool from SimpleCounter. Free BMI calculator online. Calculate your Body Mass Index instantly with metric or imperial units. Find out if you're underweight, normal, overweight or obese. Enter your values and the result updates as you type — there is nothing to install and no account to create.

Definition: BMI Calculator
A BMI calculator takes the numbers you enter and returns the result using the standard formula for that calculation, so you do not have to work it out by hand.

Key facts

Key facts about BMI Calculator
CostFree, with no account and no usage limit.
Where the maths happensIn your browser. The values you type are not sent to a server.
DevicesAny modern browser on phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.
AccuracyStandard published formulas, shown with the units you selected.
Intended useEstimates for everyday and educational use, not professional advice.

How to use the BMI calculator

  1. Type your value into the first field.
  2. Choose the unit or option that matches your figures, if the tool offers a choice.
  3. Read the result — it recalculates immediately, with no submit button.
  4. Change any input to compare a second scenario side by side.

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Disclaimer: This tool is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Results are estimates based on standard formulas and the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, legal, or tax decisions, consult a qualified professional. See our full disclaimer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BMI?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. It's calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared.

What is a healthy BMI?

A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered normal/healthy weight. Below 18.5 is underweight, 25-29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.

Is BMI accurate?

BMI is a useful screening tool but doesn't directly measure body fat. Athletes with high muscle mass may have a high BMI despite being healthy.

How is BMI calculated?

BMI = weight(kg) / height(m)². For imperial: BMI = (weight(lbs) / height(in)²) × 703.

Benefits of using the BMI Calculator

What you actually get compared with a mechanical clicker, a notes app, or trying to hold the number in your head.

Nothing to install, nothing to sign up for

Open the bmi calculator and start counting in the same second. No account, no email, no trial.

Your count survives real life

Totals are saved on your device as you go, so a locked screen, a closed tab, or a lost signal does not reset anything.

Works offline once loaded

Install it to your home screen and it keeps working in a warehouse, a pool hall, a field, or a plane — no connection needed.

Private by default

Counts stay in your browser. There is no cloud sync, no profile, and nothing about what you count is sent to us.

Free, with no sign-up
Works offline once loaded
Counts stay on your device
Installable as an app
Runs in your browser — nothing to download
72+ counter types available

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