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BMI Calculator for Indian Women
Check your Body Mass Index using the lower cut-offs recommended for Asian and Indian adults.
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BMI is a general screening measure and does not diagnose any condition. It is not suitable for pregnant women, children or teenagers. Speak with a healthcare professional about your individual health. Medical disclaimer
What is a healthy BMI for Indian women?
For Asian and Indian adults, a BMI of 18.5 to 22.9 is generally considered the healthy range. A BMI of 23 to 24.9 is classed as overweight and 25 or above as obese. These cut-offs are lower than the international ones because Asian populations tend to face metabolic health risks at lower body weights.
How this calculator works
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BMI is your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in metres (kg/m²).
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We use the cut-offs recommended for Asian populations, which are lower than the global WHO ranges.
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Your healthy weight range is the weight that gives a BMI of 18.5 to 22.9 at your height.
Frequently asked questions
Research shows that many Asian people, including Indians, tend to carry more body fat and face a higher risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI. That is why Indian guidelines use 23 (not 25) as the start of the overweight range.
BMI is a quick screening tool, not a diagnosis. It does not measure body fat directly and does not account for muscle, bone, age or body shape. It is not suitable during pregnancy or for children and teenagers. A dietitian can look at your overall health, habits and goals.
No. BMI is not a useful measure during pregnancy. Use our pregnancy weight gain calculator with your pre-pregnancy weight instead, and follow your obstetrician’s guidance.
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