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BMI Calculator
Being overweight or obese increases one’s risk of cardiovascular disease. Use our BMI Calculator tool below to find out if you are of healthy weight.
Ideally, your Body Mass Index (BMI) should be between 18.5 and 22.9kg/m2.
Note: This calculator is based on Asian BMI guidelines. For individuals of other ethnicities, the healthy ranges may differ. BMI should not be used to calculate health risks in pregnant women, people with a muscular build and the elderly. These BMI values also do not apply to youths below 18 years old.
Watch out! You are at a high risk of heart disease. Aim to reduce your caloric intake and increase physical activities. Attend regular health screenings to keep your conditions in check.
An obese person (BMI ≥ 27.5kg/m2) also has a higher risk of health problems, such as:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Some types of cancer
- Bone and joint disorders
Reference: Healthhub
Oh no! You have moderate risk of heart disease. Aim to reduce your caloric intake and increase physical activities.
Being overweight (BMI ≥ 23kg/m2) puts you at moderate risk for health problems.
Good! You are in the healthy range and stand a low risk of heart disease.
You are at risk of nutritional deficiency disease and osteoporosis. Seek medical advice if needed and have a balanced meal.
Ideally, your Body Mass Index (BMI) should be between 18.5 and 22.9kg/m2, as shown in the table below:
| BMI | Category | Risk of health problems like heart disease and diabetes |
| ≥ 27.5 | Obese | High Risk |
| 23.0 – 27.4 | Overweight | Moderate Risk |
| 18.5 – 22.9 | Normal | Low risk (healthy range) |
| < 18.5 | Underweight | Risk of nutritional deficiency disease and osteoporosis |
Note:
This calculator is based on Asian BMI guidelines. For individuals of other ethnicities, the healthy ranges may differ. BMI should not be used to calculate health risks in pregnant women, people with a muscular build and the elderly. These BMI values also do not apply to youths below 18 years old.
Being overweight (BMI ≥ 23kg/m2) puts you at risk of many heart-related problems:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Some types of cancer
- Bone and joint disorders
