The online BMI calculator is a handy tool that allows users to calculate their Body Mass Index quickly. Simply enter weight and height to get result and weight rating within seconds. This weight converter →here← might help you.
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measure used to assess the relationship between a person's weight and height. It is a simple and widely used tool to identify whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese.
BMI is calculated using the following formula:
BMI = weight (in kilograms) / height² (in meters)
It is important to note that BMI is only an initial evaluation tool and does not consider other important factors such as body composition (ratio between fat and muscle mass) or the distribution of fat in the body. Therefore, individuals with high levels of muscle mass may have a higher BMI, even if they are not overweight in terms of body fat.
In any case, BMI is useful for identifying potential weight-related health risks and can be used as a starting point for more detailed assessments and specific medical advice.
After calculating the BMI, it is possible to check which range the result falls into, following a classification generally accepted by the World Health Organization (WHO):