Is BMI accurate for everyone?

BMI is a useful screening tool but has limitations. It does not account for muscle mass, bone density, or fat distribution.

BMI-Rechner

Berechnen Sie Ihren Body-Mass-Index, um Ihr Gewicht im Verhältnis zur Körpergröße zu verstehen.

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For the full guide in English, visit the English BMI Calculator page.

What is a healthy BMI range?

A healthy BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. Below 18.5 is underweight, 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30 or above is obese.

Is BMI accurate for athletes?

Not always. BMI cannot distinguish between fat and muscle mass. Highly muscular individuals may show a high BMI despite very low body fat.

How is BMI calculated?

BMI = weight in kg ÷ (height in m)². For example: 70 kg ÷ (1.75 m)² = 22.9