Body composition calculator
Asian BMI calculator
BMI with the WHO Asian-population cutoffs — overweight starts at 23, obesity at 27.5 — because cardiometabolic risk rises at lower BMI in Asian populations.
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OverweightWhy different cutoffs?
The 2004 WHO expert consultation found that people of Asian descent carry more body fat and more cardiometabolic risk at the same BMI, so it proposed lower action points: 23 for overweight and 27.5 for obesity.
How this calculator works
The formula is the standard BMI = kg / m². Only the category thresholds change: under 18.5 underweight, 18.5–23 normal, 23–27.5 overweight, 27.5 and above obese.
The catch
These are public-health action points, not a diagnosis. BMI still cannot see muscle, and individual risk depends on waist circumference, blood markers and family history.
FAQ
Who should use the Asian BMI cutoffs?
People of South, East or Southeast Asian descent. If you are unsure, compute both and discuss the difference with a clinician.
What are the Asian BMI thresholds?
Under 18.5 underweight, 18.5 to 22.9 normal, 23 to 27.4 overweight, 27.5 and above obese.