BMI Calculator
Calculate your Body Mass Index using India/Asian cut-offs, which flag risk earlier than the global scale. Calculated in your browser.
Informational only, not medical advice. BMI is a rough screen and doesn't account for muscle or body composition. Your inputs never leave your device.
Calculate your Body Mass Index using India/Asian cut-offs, which flag health risk at lower thresholds than the global scale. A quick screening estimate.
How to use
- Enter your weight in kilograms and height in centimetres.
- Calculate to see your BMI and category.
Frequently asked questions
Why does this use Asian BMI cut-offs?
Research shows people of Asian/Indian descent face higher health risk at lower BMI, so India uses adjusted thresholds (overweight at 23 rather than 25). This tool applies those.
Is BMI an accurate measure of health?
It's a rough screening tool only. It doesn't distinguish muscle from fat or account for body composition, so treat it as one indicator, not a diagnosis. It is not medical advice.
How is BMI calculated?
BMI is your weight in kilograms divided by your height in metres squared.