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BMI calculator & chart for Women

BMI Calculator for Women

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Result

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Body mass index
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Healthy weight range
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To healthy range
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Est. body fat %
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Ideal weight (Devine)
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BMR (kcal/day)
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Maintenance calories
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Waist-to-height ratio
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BMI is a general screening measure. It does not distinguish muscle from fat and is not a medical diagnosis — for personal guidance, talk to a doctor or qualified health professional.

BMI chart — women (WHO)

BMI range Category Weight at 160 cm Weight at 170 cm
< 16.0Severe thinness< 41 kg< 46 kg
16.0 – 16.9Moderate thinness41 – 43 kg46 – 49 kg
17.0 – 18.4Mild thinness44 – 47 kg49 – 53 kg
18.5 – 24.9Healthy weight47 – 64 kg53 – 72 kg
25.0 – 29.9Overweight64 – 77 kg72 – 87 kg
30.0 – 34.9Obesity class I77 – 90 kg87 – 101 kg
35.0 – 39.9Obesity class II90 – 102 kg101 – 116 kg
≥ 40.0Obesity class III≥ 102 kg≥ 116 kg

WHO adult BMI categories apply to all adults; example weights are illustrative. Your row is highlighted after you calculate.

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BMI Chart for Women

BMI Chart for Women

Below 18.5: Underweight
18.5–24.9: Healthy weight
25–29.9: Overweight
30–34.9: Obesity class 1
35–39.9: Obesity class 2
40 & above: Obesity class 3 (severe)
* Age, muscle mass, and body composition are not factored into standard BMI calculations.
Weight in Pounds (lb) & Kilograms (kg)
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
41 kg
45 kg
50 kg
54 kg
59 kg
64 kg
68 kg
73 kg
77 kg
82 kg
86 kg
91 kg
95 kg
100 kg
104 kg
4′ 10″
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
4′ 11″
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
5′ 0″
18
20
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
45
5′ 1″
17
19
21
23
25
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
43
5′ 2″
16
18
20
22
24
26
27
29
31
33
35
37
38
40
42
5′ 3″
16
18
19
21
23
25
27
28
30
32
34
35
37
39
41
5′ 4″
15
17
19
21
22
24
26
27
29
31
33
34
36
38
39
5′ 5″
15
17
18
20
22
23
25
27
28
30
32
33
35
37
38
5′ 6″
15
16
18
19
21
23
24
26
27
29
31
32
34
36
37
5′ 7″
14
16
17
19
20
22
23
25
27
28
30
31
33
34
36
5′ 8″
14
15
17
18
20
21
23
24
26
27
29
30
32
33
35
5′ 9″
13
15
16
18
19
21
22
24
25
27
28
30
31
32
34
5′ 10″
13
14
16
17
19
20
22
23
24
26
27
29
30
32
33
5′ 11″
13
14
15
17
18
20
21
22
24
25
26
28
29
31
32
6′ 0″
12
14
15
16
18
19
20
22
23
24
26
27
28
30
31
6′ 1″
12
13
15
16
17
18
20
21
22
24
25
26
28
29
30
BMI = kg ÷ m² · 1 lb ≈ 0.45 kg · 1 in ≈ 2.54 cm
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This BMI calculator is built specifically for women, using height, weight, age, and optional waist measurement to calculate Body Mass Index alongside an estimated daily calorie need based on your activity level. It supports both metric (kg/cm) and imperial (lb/ft-in) units.

How to use this BMI calculator

  1. Choose Metric or Imperial units.
  2. Enter your height and weight in the selected units.
  3. Enter your age and, optionally, your waist measurement.
  4. Select your activity level, then click Calculate BMI.

The BMI formula

BMI = Weight (kg) ÷ Height (m)²

For imperial units, the equivalent formula is weight in pounds divided by height in inches squared, multiplied by 703. The result is the same BMI number regardless of which unit system you use — only the formula’s constants change to match.

Why activity level and waist measurement are included

BMI alone only accounts for height and weight, so this calculator adds your activity level to estimate a daily calorie need using it as a multiplier on your base metabolic rate — useful context alongside the BMI figure itself. Waist measurement is optional but gives an additional data point, since BMI doesn’t distinguish between muscle and fat or account for where weight is carried on the body.

Frequently asked questions

Is BMI calculated differently for women than for men?

No — the BMI formula itself is identical for everyone. What can differ is interpretation: healthy body fat percentage ranges and typical body composition vary somewhat by sex, which is why this calculator adds context like waist measurement rather than changing the core BMI formula.

Why does the calculator ask for my activity level if it’s just measuring BMI?

The activity level isn’t used in the BMI formula itself — it feeds a separate daily calorie estimate shown alongside your BMI result, giving you two related but distinct pieces of information in one place.

Does a high BMI always mean high body fat?

Not necessarily. BMI doesn’t distinguish between muscle and fat mass, so very muscular individuals can show a higher BMI without correspondingly high body fat. It’s a useful screening tool but not a complete measure of body composition on its own.