What is the ideal BMI range for Men?

Ideal BMI range for men that is considered normal is between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2. BMI below 18.5 is considered underweight and anything between 24.9 to 30 is considered overweight.

What is the ideal BMI range for Women?

Some studies suggest that average BMI for women is slightly lower than men, while others suggest that BMI cut offs of 32, 33 are also normal. We recommend to follow a common BMI range for both genders, i.e., between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2.

What is the formula for BMI?

If you're using metric units: BMI = weight (kg) ÷ [height (m)]². If using imperial units: BMI = weight (lb) ÷ [height (in)]² × 703

What is the ideal BMI range?

Ideal BMI range for men and women is between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2. BMI below 18.5 is considered underweight and anything between 24.9 to 30 is considered overweight.

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Below are the applicable healthy reference ranges for all metrics calculated on this page (for ).

Health Metric	Optimal Range	Your Value	Risk Threshold
BMI	18.5 - 24.9	-	>25.0 (Overweight), >30.0 (Obese)
Body Fat %	6-24% (M), 14-31% (F)	-	>25% (M), >32% (F)
Waist-Hip Ratio	≤0.90 (M), ≤0.80 (F)	-	>0.90/0.80 (Moderate), >1.00/0.86 (High)
Waist-Height Ratio	0.35 - 0.49	-	>0.50 (Overweight), >0.60 (Obese)
Body Shape Index (ABSI)	Z-Score: -0.868 to 0.229	-	>0.229 (High Risk), >0.798 (Very High)
Conicity Index	<1.25 (M), <1.18 (F)	-	>1.25/1.18 (Moderate), >1.35/1.25 (High)

Note: These reference ranges are based on scientific research and WHO guidelines. Values in the "Optimal Range" indicate good health, while "Risk Threshold" values suggest increased health risks. Individual assessments should consider multiple factors including age, muscle mass, and medical history. Consult with a healthcare provider for personalized guidance.