BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9 (Normal Weight)

People whose BMI is within 18.5 to 24.9 possess the ideal amount of body weight, associated with living longest, the lowest incidence of serious ilness, as well as being perceived as more physically attractive than people with BMI in higher or lower ranges. However, it may be a good idea to check your waist circumference and keep it within the recommended limits.

BMI Range

International Variations

Note that there are international variations of the upper weight limits for "healthy weight". For example, in Southeast Asia a healthy BMI is less than 23.

The BMI ranges as defined by the Hospital Authority of Hong Kong:

CategoryBMI
Underweight (Unhealthy)< 18.5
Normal range (Healthy)18.5 – 22.9
Overweight I (At risk)23.0 – 24.9
Overweight II (Moderately obese)25.0 – 29.9
Overweight III (Severely obese)≥ 30.0

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Now that your BMI is in a healthy range, it is important to maintain it.

Some tips to help you are:

Note

Since body fat percentage calculations use total body weight and not estimates of lean muscle mass and fat, BMI can not determine between the overweight and the more muscular.

Use our body fat calculator and waist to hip ratio calculator in combination with our BMI calculator for a more accurate view of your body fat.