1. What is BMI to Weight Calculation?

This calculator determines a person's weight based on their Body Mass Index (BMI) and height. BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( BMI \) — Body Mass Index (kg/m²)
• \( Height \) — Height in meters

Explanation: The formula rearranges the standard BMI calculation to solve for weight instead of BMI.

3. Importance of Weight Calculation

Details: Knowing your ideal weight range for a given BMI can help with weight management goals, nutritional planning, and overall health assessment.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter BMI (typically between 18.5 and 24.9 for healthy range) and height in meters. All values must be valid (BMI > 0, height > 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a healthy BMI range?
A: For adults, 18.5-24.9 is considered healthy, 25-29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.

Q2: Does this work for children?
A: No, BMI calculations for children use percentiles rather than fixed ranges.

Q3: Why use metric units?
A: The BMI formula is designed for metric units. For imperial, convert height to inches and weight to pounds.

Q4: Are there limitations to BMI?
A: BMI doesn't account for muscle mass, bone density, or fat distribution, so athletes may have high BMI without excess fat.

Q5: What if I know my height in feet/inches?
A: First convert to meters (1 foot = 0.3048 meters, 1 inch = 0.0254 meters).