BMI Chart for Adults: Height, Weight and Categories
Reference chart with readable category table and a printable resource.
Category table
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How to read a height-weight chart
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US and metric worked examples
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Boundary rounding
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Limitations
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| Adult category | BMI (kg/m²) |
|---|---|
| Underweight | Below 18.5 |
| Healthy weight | 18.5 to below 25 |
| Overweight | 25 to below 30 |
| Obesity | 30 or above |
Sources and editorial review
References: CDC Adult BMI Calculator and Adult BMI Categories. BMITrack is independent and is not affiliated with the CDC.
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