BMI Calculator

Calculate your Body Mass Index with real-time visual feedback

5'8"
160 lbs

Asian populations have different BMI thresholds for health risks

Your BMI Result

22.8 BMI
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Understanding Your BMI

Your BMI falls within the normal weight range. This suggests a healthy weight for your height.

BMI Scale Comparison

Standard BMI Scale
  • Underweight: < 18.5
  • Normal: 18.5 - 24.9
  • Overweight: 25.0 - 29.9
  • Obese: ≥ 30.0
Asian BMI Scale
  • Underweight: < 18.5
  • Normal: 18.5 - 22.9
  • Overweight: 23.0 - 27.4
  • Obese: ≥ 27.5

Why different scales? Research shows that Asian populations have higher risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease at lower BMI levels. The Asian BMI scale uses lower thresholds to better identify health risks in Asian populations.