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BMI Chart

Printable BMI category reference with clear notes about where BMI helps and where it falls short.

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What this download includes

BMI is a population-level screening tool. It does not directly measure body fat, muscle mass or health status.

BMI rangeCategoryImportant context
Below 18.5UnderweightNeeds broader health context
18.5-24.9Healthy weight rangeUseful but not perfect
25.0-29.9OverweightMay misclassify muscular bodies
30.0+Obesity rangeUse with waist, health and clinical context

Download the PDF

Use the printable version as a worksheet, quick-reference sheet or planning checklist. Save it for quick reference when using the related calculators.

Download BMI Chart PDF

Use it with the right calculator

The printable is only the starting point. Use the connected calculator when you need a more specific number or want to test different inputs.

FAQs

Is this download a replacement for a calculator?

No. It is a quick reference. Use the linked calculator when you need a more specific estimate.

Can I print or save this resource?

Yes. It is designed to be printable and easy to reference later.

Is the information personalised advice?

No. It is general information only and should be checked against your own context.

How to use this resource properly

BMI Chart is best used after you have run the related calculator. The PDF or chart is there to make the result easier to save, print, compare or revisit later; it should not replace the calculator when the inputs change.

For BMI category checks, the main inputs to keep visible are height, body weight and extra context such as waist and training history. Write those beside the number so you know why the result changed next time you review it.

Use it forDo not use it for
Recording a baseline result and the assumptions behind it.Making a high-stakes decision from one rough estimate.
Comparing a few realistic scenarios side by side.Replacing professional advice where health, tax, legal or financial consequences matter.
Keeping a printable reminder next to the calculator workflow.Ignoring new inputs after your situation changes.

Example workflow

Start by opening the BMI Calculator and entering the current scenario. Save the calculator result, then use this resource to record the number, the date and the reason you calculated it.

  1. Run the calculator with honest current inputs.
  2. Write down the result and the weakest assumption.
  3. Check one alternative scenario, not ten random ones.
  4. Use the printable page or chart to review the result later.

When to update the number

Update the worksheet or chart entry when the main input changes. For nutrition and health resources, that might mean body weight, measurements, training load, sleep or food intake. For finance resources, that might mean cost, price, GST treatment, contribution amount, rate or time frame.

The mistake is recalculating constantly without changing the decision. Use this page to keep the thinking organised: calculator first, printable reference second, review after real evidence.