How do you calculate BMI?

BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared.

What is a healthy BMI range?

A BMI of 18.5-24.9 is generally considered within the healthy range, though this does not account for muscle mass or body composition.

BMI has known limitations for athletes, older adults, and different ethnic groups. It should be considered alongside other health measures.

Your BMI is one measure of body composition, but it has important limitations to understand.

DailyWellnessHub Editorial0 min readMay 11, 2026

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