What is a healthy BMI for women?

For adult women, the WHO healthy weight range is 18.5 to 24.9, the same as for adult men.

How do I calculate BMI for a woman?

Use the same formula: divide weight in kilograms by height in meters squared, or enter your weight and height in the calculator above.

Why do some charts separate men and women?

Some fitness charts estimate body fat percentage by sex, but standard medical BMI categories do not change between adult women and men.

BMI Calculator for Women vs Men

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): The standard adult BMI formula and World Health Organization categories are the exact same for women and men: weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared, with 18.5 to 24.9 considered healthy. Sex only matters when interpreting body fat, since women naturally carry more body fat than men at the same BMI. You can check your number with the calculator on this page.

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Units

Weight (lb) Height (ft) (in)

Your BMI

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Step by step

Choose kg / cm or lb / ft in in the calculator.
Enter your weight and height.
Read your BMI and WHO category.
Use the healthy weight range for your height as a general adult reference.

At a glance

Aspect	Women	Men
BMI formula	Weight (kg) ÷ height (m)²	Weight (kg) ÷ height (m)²
Healthy WHO range	18.5 to 24.9	18.5 to 24.9
Body fat at same BMI	Typically higher natural percentage	Typically lower natural percentage

Is the BMI Calculator Different for Women and Men?