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This calculator gives an approximate BMI for children from ages 5 to 18. It will tell you if a child is underweight, at an ideal weight, at risk of being overweight, or is now overweight. Enter child's information. Gender: Male Female. Age: years months. Height: feet inches. Weight: lbs.
Calculate percentiles and z-scores for a child's Body Mass Index (BMI), height and weight. Display pediatric growth curves.
The Raising FIT Kids BMI Calculator computes your child's body mass index (BMI). You'll learn whether your child's BMI falls into an underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obese range.
- What Is BMI?
- Tracking BMI
- What Do The Figures Mean?
Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that uses height and weight to estimate how much body fat someone has. You can use the KidsHealth BMI calculator below to find your child's BMI. But it's also important to talk to your child's doctorto help understand the results.
Starting when your child is 2 years old, the doctor will determine BMI at all routine checkups. Because BMI changes with age, doctors plot children's BMI measurements on standard gender-specific growth charts. Over several visits, the doctor is able to track your child's growth pattern. Although not a perfect measure of body fat, BMI helps identify...
BMI percentiles show how a child's measurements compare with others the same gender and age. For example, if a child has a BMI in the 60th percentile, 60% of the kids of the same gender and age who were measured had a lower BMI. BMI is not a direct measure of body fat. Kids can have a high BMI if they have a large frame or a lot of muscle, not exce...
Use the kids BMI calculator to find out if your child or teen is underweight, of a healthy weight, overweight, or obese.
CDC has an online tool to calculate BMI for kids and teens (age 2 through 19). It displays numeric results, a graphic that shows the weight category, and plots the BMI on a printable growth chart. Check BMI-for-age annually, or more often if recommended by the child’s healthcare provider.
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Empower your child to develop healthy habits and maintain an optimal weight. Monitor their progress, make informed decisions, and prioritize their overall health with our easy-to-use BMI calculator for kids. Take charge of your child's health journey today.
