How to know what my bmi is

Being overweight or obese increases one’s risk of cardiovascular disease. Use our BMI Calculator tool below to find out if you are of healthy weight.

Ideally, your Body Mass Index (BMI) should be between 18.5 and 22.9kg/m2.

Note: BMI should not be used to calculate health risks in pregnant women, people with a muscular build and the elderly. These BMI values also do not apply to youths below 18 years old.

Your Result

Your BMI :

Standard BMI : 20

Obese

Watch out! You are at a high risk of heart disease. Aim to reduce your caloric intake and increase physical activities. Attend regular health screenings to keep your conditions in check.

An obese person (BMI ≥ 30kg/m2) also has a three times higher risk of heart attack than someone within the healthy weight range.

Overweight

Oh no! You have moderate risk of heart disease. Aim to reduce your caloric intake and increase physical activities.

Being overweight (BMI ≥ 23kg/m2) puts you at risk of many heart-related problems:

• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• High blood cholesterol

Normal

Good! You are in the healthy range and stand a low risk of heart disease.

Underweight

You are at risk of nutritional deficiency disease and osteoporosis. Seek medical advice if needed and have a balanced meal.

Ideally, your Body Mass Index (BMI) should be between 18.5 and 22.9kg/m2, as shown in the table below:

Note:
BMI should not be used to calculate health risks in pregnant women, people with a muscular build and the elderly. These BMI values also do not apply to youths below 18 years old.

Being overweight (BMI ≥ 23kg/m2) puts you at risk of many heart-related problems:

• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• High blood cholesterol

An obese person (BMI ≥ 30kg/m2) also has a three times higher risk of heart attack than someone within the healthy weight range.

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Your weight is less than it ideally should be. See your doctor or health professional and discuss whether you may need to aim at gaining weight. They can help you think of small, practical changes you feel comfortable with to achieve a healthy weight.

You may weigh less than you ideally should. Unless you’re naturally very slim, you may need to consider ways of gaining weight to bring your BMI to between 20 and 25. If you do feel you need to put on some weight, it is still important to eat a healthy diet. Exercise can help too.

Your BMI is currently within what is considered a healthy weight range. Being a healthy weight has important benefits as it can help reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and a range of other conditions.

Your weight appears to be a bit above the ideal range. You might like to talk to your doctor about whether you need to set yourself a new target for a healthy weight. If you are at all concerned or have any health problems, check with your doctor before you start any new exercise programs or eating plans.

You currently weigh more than is ideal. This puts your health at risk and is of increasing concern, particularly as you get older. Talk to your doctor about your BMI and discuss an appropriate and healthy weight for you.

Weight: You have entered a number outside the available range 30kg - 250kg / 66.15lb - 551.25lb.

Height: You have entered a number outside the available range 91cm - 250cm / 3ft 0in- 8ft 2in.

BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared. 

Enter your measurements and click ‘calculate’ for your body mass index.

If your BMI is above or below the normal range but you consider yourself to be of normal and healthy weight for your height, chat with your doctor about any potential health concerns.

This calculator has been reviewed by Bupa health professionals and is based on reputable sources of medical research. It is not a diagnostic tool and should not be relied on as a substitute for professional medical or other professional health advice.

Why is this important?

Being a healthy weight means not being under or overweight. A BMI of 20-25 is considered healthy for most adults. However, BMI can be an inaccurate measure of healthy weight for pregnant women, children, older people, athletes or very muscular people. It may also need to be adjusted for some ethnic groups, including people of Asian, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Being underweight may be associated with lack of some vitamins and minerals that can affect important body functions, such as your immune response to infection and fertility or it can lead to a multitude of health issues from heart disease to bone problems.  

Being overweight or obese can lead to a multitude of health issues from heart disease, bone and joint problems as well as increase your risk of some cancers, sleep apnoea and type 2 diabetes.

Putting on weight and trying to lose weight can be hard. Don’t be disheartened or de-motivated if progress is slow. It’s important to decide on small, practical changes that you feel comfortable with and that you’ll be able to stick to. It's helpful to get support from family or friends when you’re trying to change your weight.

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Where to get help

• Healthy weight calculator for children and teens
• Department of Health: BMI
• Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: BMI - where do you fit?
• healthdirect: Body mass index and waist circumference

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