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BMI Percentile Calculator

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Compares a child's or teen's BMI to others of the same age and gender.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Age (Years), Height (Inches), Weight (Pounds), and Gender in the units shown.

Step 2

Read BMI, BMI Category, and BMI Percentile (Approximate) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Healthy Child

Age (Years): 7; Height (Inches): 50; Weight (Pounds): 60; Gender: Male

BMI: 16.9; BMI Category: Underweight; BMI Percentile (Approximate): 25

Underweight Teen

Age (Years): 14; Height (Inches): 65; Weight (Pounds): 90; Gender: Female

BMI: 15; BMI Category: Underweight; BMI Percentile (Approximate): 5

Overweight Child

Age (Years): 9; Height (Inches): 54; Weight (Pounds): 90; Gender: Male

BMI: 21.7; BMI Category: Healthy Weight; BMI Percentile (Approximate): 75

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.