What This Calculator Measures
True fact: WHO Asia-Pacific Task Force set Indian overweight at BMI 23+ (not 25) because Indians develop metabolic risk at lower BMI.
Built for Indian vegetarians using ICMR-NIN 2020, AIIMS clinical studies, NFHS-5 2021 and IFCT 2017. More accurate than generic Western calculators for Indian adults.
How to Use
Enter your details above and tap Calculate Now. Results appear instantly. Download as PDF, Excel, or Word — completely free, no login required.
Indian vs Western BMI Standards
Indians develop metabolic risk at lower BMI. WHO Asia-Pacific Task Force: overweight at 23+ (not 25), obese at 27.5+ (not 30).
| Category | Indian BMI | Western BMI |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | Below 18.5 | Below 18.5 |
| Normal | 18.5–22.9 | 18.5–24.9 |
| Overweight | 23.0–27.4 | 25.0–29.9 |
| Obese | 27.5+ | 30.0+ |
FAQs
Yes. Uses ICMR-NIN and WHO Asia-Pacific validated formulas — more accurate than generic Western calculators for Indian adults.
Yes. Download as PDF and share. Results are based on published clinical guidelines and are a useful starting point for professional consultations.
Every 4-6 weeks, or whenever your weight changes by more than 3kg. Your targets change as your body composition changes.
Sources: ICMR-NIN 2020 | NFHS-5 2021 | IFCT 2017 | AIIMS Clinical Guidelines | ISSN 2022. Educational estimates only.