How do you read a BMI chart?

Find your height and weight to see your BMI number, then match that number to the WHO category. The calculator on this page does both automatically.

What is BMI supposed to be for adults?

For most adults, a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy, though muscular individuals may score higher without excess body fat.

Do healthy BMI ranges apply to children or pregnancy?

No. Children and teens use age- and sex-specific charts, and BMI is not used to evaluate weight during pregnancy.

What Is a Healthy BMI? WHO Ranges and Chart

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): For adults, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines a healthy BMI as 18.5 to 24.9. A score below 18.5 is underweight, 25 to 29.9 is overweight, and 30 or above is obesity. Enter your weight and height in the free calculator on this page to see your exact BMI and healthy weight range.

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Your BMI

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Step by step

Select kg / cm or lb / ft in in the calculator above.
Enter your weight and height to get your BMI number.
Match your number against the WHO categories: underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obesity.
Check the healthy weight range shown for your height (based on BMI 18.5–24.9).

At a glance

BMI range	WHO category	What it means
Below 18.5	Underweight	Below the standard adult range
18.5 – 24.9	Healthy weight	Considered normal for most adults
25.0 – 29.9	Overweight	Above the standard healthy range
30.0 – 34.9	Obesity class I	First level of adult obesity
35.0 – 39.9 / 40+	Obesity class II / III	Higher levels of adult obesity

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