BMI Calculator for Women

BMI Calculator for Women

Understanding BMI for Women

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a screening tool used to estimate body fat based on your height and weight. While the formula is the same for men and women, women naturally tend to have a higher percentage of body fat than men at the same score.

Standard Categories:

BMI RangeCategoryHealth Risk Level
Below 18.5UnderweightHigh (Risk of malnutrition)
18.5 – 24.9Healthy WeightLow
25.0 – 29.9OverweightIncreased
30.0 and AboveObeseHigh (Risk of heart disease/diabetes)
 

Official & High-Value BMI Links (for Women / Adults)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — BMI main page: explains BMI, categories, how it’s used.

Cleveland Clinic — Explanation of BMI for Women