Cómo calcular el BMI
Calcular IMC: IMC = peso(kg) / (altura(m))^2. Proceso: elegir unidades, convertir si es necesario, calcular y mapear a categoría. Ejemplo: 70kg y 175cm → IMC 22.9 (Normal).
Cómo calcular el BMI
Qué es: Calcule su BMI (Índice de Masa Corporal) para evaluar si su peso es saludable. Uso: Ingrese su peso y altura, haga clic en calcular. Escenarios: controles de salud, planificación fitness y manejo de peso.
Categorías de BMI
Frequently asked questions
What is the BMI formula?
Metric BMI = weight(kg) / height(m)². Imperial uses BMI = 703 × weight(lb) / height(in)².
What do the BMI categories mean?
Common adult cutoffs: underweight <18.5, normal 18.5–24.9, overweight 25–29.9, obese ≥30. Categories are screening aids, not diagnoses.
Is BMI accurate for athletes?
BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat. Athletes may have a high BMI with low body fat — ask a clinician for individual assessment.
Important notice
This BMI calculator is for educational screening only and is not medical advice. It does not diagnose disease or replace care from a qualified health professional.
References: WHO adult BMI classification guidance; standard metric and imperial BMI formulas used in clinical screening tools.