BMI Calculator Philippines
Calculate your Body Mass Index using your height and weight, then see the standard adult BMI category that matches your result.
- ✓Simple centimetres and kilograms inputs
- ✓Instant BMI result and category
- ✓Clear explanation of what BMI can and cannot tell you
Calculate Your BMI
Enter your height and weight to get an instant estimate.
BMI is a general screening measure for adults and is not a diagnosis. It does not directly measure body fat or overall health.
What Is BMI?
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a simple calculation that compares body weight with height.
A quick weight-to-height screening measure
BMI is commonly used to place adult weight into broad categories such as underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obesity.
It is easy to calculate and useful as a general screening tool, but it does not directly measure body fat, muscle mass, fitness or metabolic health.
BMI Formula
Using metric units:
For example, a person who weighs 65 kg and is 1.70 m tall has a BMI of about 22.5.
Adult BMI Categories
These standard ranges are commonly used for adults. They are general screening categories, not a medical diagnosis.
What BMI Does Not Measure
BMI is useful because it is simple, but it has important limitations.
It does not separate fat from muscle
Two people can have the same BMI even if one has more muscle and the other has more body fat. That is why BMI can be less informative for some athletes and muscular individuals.
It does not show fat distribution
BMI does not tell you where body fat is stored or measure waist size. Other health measures may be useful alongside BMI depending on your goals and circumstances.
BMI vs TDEE
BMI and TDEE are different tools and answer different questions.
BMI Calculator
Compares your body weight with your height and places the result into a general adult BMI category.
TDEE Calculator
Estimates how many calories you may use in a day based on BMR and activity level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about BMI.
What is a healthy BMI for adults?
A BMI from 18.5 to 24.9 is commonly classified as the healthy-weight range for adults. BMI is only one screening measure and should be interpreted alongside other health information.
How is BMI calculated?
BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in metres squared.
Is BMI accurate for athletes?
BMI may be less informative for very muscular people because it does not distinguish muscle from body fat.
Does BMI measure body fat?
No. BMI is based only on height and weight. It does not directly measure body-fat percentage.
Is BMI suitable for children?
Adult BMI categories should not be used for children and teenagers in the same way. BMI-for-age methods are used for younger people.
Can BMI diagnose a health condition?
No. BMI is a screening measure, not a diagnosis. A healthcare professional can interpret it alongside medical history and other measurements.
Want to Estimate Your Daily Calories?
Use our TDEE Calculator to estimate your maintenance calories and see example targets for weight loss or weight gain.
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