BMI Calculator
Estimate your body mass index using height and weight.
What this result means
BMI is a general screening estimate based on height and weight. It does not measure muscle, bone density, body composition, or medical risk by itself.
Important limitations
Use BMI as a general guide only. Talk with a qualified healthcare professional for personal advice.
Online tools can be helpful for awareness, but they cannot account for your full health history, medications, injuries, or personal goals.
Frequently asked questions
What does BMI tell me?
BMI gives a broad height-to-weight estimate for adults. It can be useful for general context, but it does not measure body composition or personal health risk.
Why can BMI be misleading?
BMI does not separate muscle, fat, bone density, body shape, or individual medical history. Active adults may need more context than BMI alone can provide.
How can Tai Chi fit after checking BMI?
Use BMI as context, then focus on sustainable movement. Short Tai Chi sessions can help make low-impact daily practice easier to repeat.
Use your estimate as a starting point.
Turn a one-time estimate into a repeatable wellness habit with short guided Tai Chi sessions.