Why Use Our BMI Calculator?
Our BMI calculator by age and gender helps you understand your body mass index in context of your demographic. It provides personalized health insights, helps track fitness progress, and offers weight management suggestions tailored to your age group and gender. Regular BMI checks can help prevent obesity-related diseases and maintain optimal health.
BMI Formula
BMI = weight (kg) / (height (m) × height (m))
While age and gender don't directly affect the calculation, they help interpret results more accurately.
BMI Categories
| Category | BMI Range |
|---|---|
| Underweight | < 18.5 |
| Normal | 18.5 - 24.9 |
| Overweight | 25 - 29.9 |
| Obese | ≥ 30 |
Advantages & Disadvantages
- Advantages: Quick health assessment, identifies weight categories, tracks progress over time, age/gender specific recommendations, free to use
- Disadvantages: Doesn't measure body fat directly, not accurate for athletes, doesn't consider muscle mass, limited for growing children, varies by ethnicity
FAQs
1. Why consider age in BMI calculation?
Age affects body composition and metabolism. Our calculator adjusts recommendations based on age-specific health guidelines and growth patterns.
2. Does BMI differ between genders?
While the formula remains same, healthy ranges vary slightly due to different body fat distributions between males and females.