BMI Calculator Imperial

How to use this tool

Select imperial units, enter weight in pounds and height as feet plus inches, then calculate to view BMI and category.

Worked example

Example: 180 lb and 5 ft 10 in gives a BMI near 25.8—classified as overweight on standard US adult charts.

When to use this

• Self-screening with US customary measurements.
• Comparing doctor visit BMI notes with home calculations.
• Teaching unit conversion alongside BMI concepts.

Common examples

• 70 kg and 175 cm → BMI about 22.9 (normal adult screening range).
• 180 lb and 5 ft 10 in → BMI about 25.8 (borderline overweight category for adults).
• 65 kg and 160 cm → BMI about 25.4—useful when switching from imperial height inputs.
• 62 kg, 168 cm → BMI about 22.0 for metric wellness screening context.
• 200 lb, 5 ft 4 in → BMI about 34.3—compare with metric entry for same person.

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Common mistakes

• Entering total inches instead of feet plus inches separately.
• Using BMI categories for children—adult charts start at age 18.
• Treating BMI as a diagnosis rather than a screening number.

Related long-tail tasks

• convert metric bmi to imperial units
• healthy weight range for my height in lbs
• bmi chart pounds feet inches

How it works

BMI is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. US units are converted to metric before calculation. Classifications follow commonly used adult BMI ranges and are for general education only.

Limitations

BMI is a population-level screening metric, not a diagnosis. Athletes, children, and pregnant users need specialized measures.

Privacy and file handling

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Accuracy & methodology

This section documents how the calculator works, what it leaves out, and when results were last reviewed. Figures are educational estimates—not professional advice—and are not labeled "current" unless tied to automatically updated reference data.

Formula source or methodology

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)². US units convert lb → kg and ft/in → meters before calculation. Classification uses WHO-style adult cut points: under 18.5 underweight, 18.5–24.9 normal, 25–29.9 overweight, 30+ obesity.

Jurisdiction

International (WHO adult categories)

Unit system

Metric (kg, cm) or US (lb, ft/in)

Rounding method

BMI rounds to one decimal place.

Assumptions

• Adult height and weight snapshot
• Standard BMI formula; not pediatric BMI-for-age

Known omissions

• Not medical advice. Does not diagnose, treat, or replace clinical assessment.
• Athletic/muscular builds, pregnancy, and ethnicity-specific ranges
• Children and teens (use child growth tool instead)
• Waist circumference or body composition

Test cases (automated)

• 70 kg, 175 cm → BMI ≈ 22.9 (normal)
• Invalid height or weight returns an error

Version & last verified

Logic version 1.0. Content and formulas last verified 2026-07-06.

Important notice

This tool provides a general estimate for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal guidance.

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