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BMI Calculator FAQs

1. What is BMI?

BMI (Body Mass Index) is a value calculated using height and weight to estimate whether a person has a healthy body weight.

$BMI = \frac{Weight\ (kg)}{Height\ (m)^2}$BMI=Height (m)2Weight (kg)​

2. What is the healthy BMI range?

A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is generally considered healthy for adults.

3. What BMI is considered overweight?

A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is classified as overweight.

4. Is BMI accurate for athletes?

Not always. Athletes may have higher muscle mass, which can increase BMI without indicating excess body fat.

5. Can BMI measure body fat directly?

No, BMI only estimates weight status and does not directly measure body fat percentage.

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