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BMI (Body Mass Index) Calculator
Calculate BMI and healthy weight range for Asian/Indian health benchmarks.
Unit:
Standard:
28 Yrs
12 yr90 yr
cm
100 cm225 cm
kg
30 kg180 kg
Why Asian/Indian BMI (ICMR Guidelines)?
South Asians have higher visceral fat percentage at lower BMI. Healthy Asian benchmark is 18.5 – 22.9 kg/m².
Body Mass Index (BMI)
23kg/m²
Overweight (Increased Health Risk)
BMI Prime: 1
Underweight (<18.5)Normal (18.5-22.9)OverweightObese
23
Lose 0.3 kg to reach a healthy weight (54.7 - 67.7 kg)
Ideal weight range for 172 cm: 54.7 – 67.7 kg (121 – 149 lbs).
Ideal Weight
67.7 kg
Devine formulaBasal Metabolic Rate
1,620
kcal/dayPonderal Index
13.36
kg/m³Estimated Daily Maintenance Calories (TDEE):
Sedentary
1944 kcal
Light Active
2228 kcal
Moderate
2511 kcal
Very Active
2795 kcal
Official BMI Classification (ICMR / Asian Guidelines)
| Category | Asian / Indian Cutoff | WHO Global | Risk Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | < 18.5 | < 18.5 | Nutritional deficiency risk |
| Normal / Healthy | 18.5 – 22.9 | 18.5 – 24.9 | Optimal metabolic health |
| Overweight | 23.0 – 24.9 | 25.0 – 29.9 | Increased risk; active lifestyle recommended |
| Obese (Class I) | 25.0 – 29.9 | 30.0 – 34.9 | Elevated risk of CVD & Type 2 Diabetes |
| Severely Obese | ≥ 30.0 | ≥ 35.0 | High cardiometabolic risk |
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