Free tool
BMI calculator
Body-mass index on both scales: the WHO international cut-offs and the lower Asia-Pacific cut-offs commonly used in the Philippines.
Your measurements
Enter your height and weight to see your BMI. Nothing you type leaves your device.
For general education only, not a diagnosis. Results don't replace advice from a licensed doctor or dietitian.
Why Asian cut-offs are lower
At the same BMI, many Asian people carry more body fat and have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease than people of European descent. That's why the WHO's Asia-Pacific guidance treats a BMI of 23 as overweight and 25 as obese, instead of 25 and 30.
- Healthy weight: 18.5 to 22.9
- Overweight (at risk): 23 to 24.9
- Obese I: 25 to 29.9
- Obese II: 30 and above
What BMI can't tell you
BMI doesn't measure body fat directly. Muscular people can score high, and it says nothing about where fat sits. Pair it with your waist-to-height ratio and talk to a doctor about your overall health.
BMI and weight-loss medicines
Medicines like tirzepatide were tested in adults with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or more with a weight-related condition. BMI is only one part of that decision, and it's always made with a doctor. You can prepare with our eligibility check.
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