Interactive health tool
Body Mass Index
A well-calibrated estimate of your weight relative to your height — with the context it deserves. Adjust your inputs below and the results update in real time.
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168cm
5′ 6″
64kg
141lb
32yrs
Your BMI
22.7
Healthy range
Underweight Healthy range Overweight Obese
Healthy weight range
52.2–70.3kg
Distance to range
—
Basal metabolic rate
1389kcal / day
Daily energy needs
2153kcal / day
What it means
Your result in plain words
Your weight sits comfortably within the standard healthy range. Keep doing what you're doing — movement, sleep, and steady eating habits tend to keep you here.
Things BMI misses
Muscle, bone, and body shape
BMI treats everyone the same. An athlete with dense muscle and a sedentary person can share a number — and very different health pictures.
What to do next
Small, steady habits
Aim for 150 minutes of moderate movement a week, half your plate in vegetables, and a consistent sleep schedule. Tiny, repeated choices beat dramatic ones.
Reference ranges
Where you land on the scale.
Standard adult categories from the World Health Organization, also used by Health Canada.
| Category | BMI range | Health risk |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | < 18.5 | Possibly increased |
| Healthy range | 18.5 – 24.9 | Lowest |
| Overweight | 25.0 – 29.9 | Increased |
| Obese | ≥ 30.0 | High to very high |
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This is not a medical diagnosis
Saluto's BMI calculator is an educational tool. It uses the standard WHO adult formula and Health Canada reference ranges. It isn't a substitute for care from a qualified health practitioner — especially during pregnancy, for children, or if you have an underlying condition.
Frequently asked
Before you worry about a number.
Is BMI accurate for athletes?
Not particularly. BMI can't distinguish muscle from fat, so athletes with a lot of lean mass often register as "overweight" without any health issue. A body composition scan or a conversation with your doctor is a better fit.
Does BMI work for everyone?
No. BMI was developed from data on mostly European adult men and tends to misclassify people at the extremes of height, older adults, pregnant people, and some ethnic groups. Use it as one input among many.
Why does Saluto show a dot for category?
Because the categories are thresholds, not clinical diagnoses. The dot is a quick visual cue — the number and your body are what matter.
What if my BMI is outside the healthy range?
It's information, not a verdict. Talk to a qualified health practitioner before making significant changes. Small, sustainable habits around movement, sleep and food tend to move the needle safely.
Is my data stored?
No. Everything you type lives in your browser for this session only. Nothing is sent to Saluto or any third party.