BMI calculator
Calculated on the Singapore (Asian) scale, which uses lower thresholds than the international one because metabolic complications appear at lower BMIs in Asian populations.
BMI calculator
Where do you stand today?
Body mass index is one of several starting points a doctor uses. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.
What is a healthy BMI in Singapore?
Singapore uses the Asian BMI scale rather than the international one, because Asians develop metabolic complications at lower BMIs. A BMI of 18.5 to 22.9 is the healthy range, 23.0 to 27.4 is overweight, and 27.5 and above is obese.
- Underweight
- Below 18.5
- Healthy weight
- 18.5 – 22.9
- Overweight
- 23.0 – 27.4
- Obese
- 27.5 and above
Your result
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Enter your details to see your BMI on the Singapore scale.
Discuss my result with a doctorBMI is a screening tool and is not a diagnosis. Individual health assessment should be performed by a qualified healthcare professional.
About BMI
- What is a healthy BMI in Singapore?
- Singapore uses the Asian BMI scale rather than the international one, because Asians develop metabolic complications at lower BMIs. A BMI of 18.5 to 22.9 is the healthy range, 23.0 to 27.4 is overweight, and 27.5 and above is obese.
- Is BMI accurate?
- BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It does not distinguish between fat and muscle, and it says nothing about where fat is carried. A muscular person can register a high BMI without excess body fat, which is why a doctor also uses waist measurement and blood results.
- What should I do if my BMI is high?
- A BMI outside the healthy range is a reason to speak with a doctor, not a diagnosis in itself. A consultation looks at your measurements alongside your history, medications and blood results before anything is recommended.