BMI Calculator
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.
About BMI
BMI is a widely used measure to categorize people into weight categories. While it doesn't directly measure body fat, it provides a general indication of whether your weight is appropriate for your height.
Did you know?
- BMI was invented by Adolphe Quetelet in the 1830s, originally called the "Quetelet Index"
- BMI is not a direct measure of body fat - athletes with high muscle mass often have "overweight" BMI readings
- The BMI categories were arbitrarily set by insurance companies in the 1970s, not by medical research