How to use this calculator
Enter your weight in pounds and your height in feet and inches. The result is your BMI, the CDC adult category it falls in, and the weight range that corresponds to a healthy BMI for your height.
CDC adult BMI categories
| BMI | Category |
|---|---|
| Less than 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 to less than 25 | Healthy weight |
| 25 to less than 30 | Overweight |
| 30 or greater | Obesity |
Example
For someone who is 5 feet 9 inches tall (69 inches), a BMI from 18.5 to under 25 corresponds to roughly 125 to 169 pounds. At 150 pounds their BMI is 22.1; at 180 pounds it is 26.6.
Healthy weight by height (BMI chart for adults)
| Height | Healthy weight (BMI 18.5–24.9) | Overweight starts at |
|---|---|---|
| 4’10” | 89–119 lb | 120 lb |
| 5’0″ | 95–128 lb | 129 lb |
| 5’2″ | 101–136 lb | 137 lb |
| 5’3″ | 104–141 lb | 142 lb |
| 5’4″ | 108–145 lb | 146 lb |
| 5’5″ | 111–150 lb | 151 lb |
| 5’6″ | 115–154 lb | 155 lb |
| 5’7″ | 118–159 lb | 160 lb |
| 5’8″ | 122–164 lb | 165 lb |
| 5’9″ | 125–169 lb | 170 lb |
| 5’10” | 129–174 lb | 175 lb |
| 5’11” | 133–179 lb | 180 lb |
| 6’0″ | 136–184 lb | 185 lb |
| 6’1″ | 140–189 lb | 190 lb |
| 6’2″ | 144–194 lb | 195 lb |
| 6’4″ | 152–205 lb | 206 lb |
BMI is a quick screening number, not a diagnosis. It doesn’t measure body fat directly or account for muscle, so very muscular people can show a high BMI. Children and teens use BMI-for-age percentiles instead. Talk with a health professional about what your number means for you.