Is this BMI Calculator free?

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All calculations run entirely in your web browser. Your height, weight, and health parameters are never uploaded to any server — all processing happens locally on your device.

Why are Indian/South Asian BMI cut-offs lower?

Research shows that South Asian populations have a higher percentage of body fat and visceral fat at lower body weights. Consequently, the risk of diabetes and heart disease starts rising at a BMI of 23. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) therefore sets the overweight threshold at 23 kg/m² instead of the global 25 kg/m².

BMI & Health Risk Calculator

Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) instantly and privately. Optimized with official Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines for accurate South Asian risk mapping.

Your Physical Metrics

Reference Slabs

Height

170 cm

100 cm250 cm

Weight

70 kg

30 kg200 kg

Waist Risk Analysis (WHtR)

Check abdominal fat & cardiovascular risks

Waist Circumference

80 cm

40 cm150 cm

Target Weight Goal Planner

Forecast timeline to achieve your ideal weight

Health Risk Assessment

YOUR BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) Normal

24.2

Based on ICMR Indian Consensus Slabs

Underweight Normal Overweight Obese I Obese II Obese III

18.5 23.0 25.0 30.0 35.0

HEALTHY WEIGHT RANGE (INDIAN)

53.5 – 66.2 kg

IDEAL CENTRAL VALUE

59.8 kg

You are within the healthy weight range.

COMBINED METABOLIC RISK Low Risk

Your BMI and Waist risk indicators show a healthy combination with low metabolic and cardiovascular risks.

WAIST-TO-HEIGHT RATIO (WHtR) Healthy

0.47

Your waist circumference is within the healthy range (less than 50% of your height). This indicates a lower risk of visceral obesity, type-2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.

WEIGHT GOAL FORECAST Weight Loss

Lose 5.0 kg

To reach your target weight of 65 kg, you need to burn/save a total of 38,500 kcal. At a deficit of 500 kcal/day, you will achieve this in approximately 11 weeks (77 days).

What is BMI (Body Mass Index) and why is there an Indian standard?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple, universally accepted mathematical calculation using your height and weight to categorize body mass. However, clinical studies conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Consensus Group have established that people of South Asian descent exhibit a higher propensity to carry dangerous abdominal fat (visceral adiposity) and experience insulin resistance and cardiovascular problems at significantly lower BMI levels than Caucasian populations.

Therefore, while global WHO standards classify a BMI of 25 as overweight, the revised consensus standards for Indian adults classify any BMI of 23 or higher as Overweight, and 25 or higher as Obese. This calculator defaults to these local medical cut-offs to provide you with the most accurate clinical guidance for health monitoring.

Understanding Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR)

While BMI is a useful benchmark, it does not distinguish between muscle mass and fat tissue, nor does it identify where fat is distributed in the body. Central adiposity (fat stored around your organs in the midsection) is the primary driver of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) is a powerful clinical screening index. Keeping your waist circumference to less than half of your height (a ratio under 0.5) is strongly associated with optimal metabolic health and lower mortality risks.