# BMI Calculator Guide: Understand BMI and What It Means

**BMI (Body Mass Index)** is a simple screening measure that compares your weight to your height.

## BMI formula (simple)
BMI is calculated as:

$$ ext{BMI} = rac{ ext{Weight (kg)}}{ ext{Height (m)}^2}$$

## What BMI is good for
- Quick, easy estimate
- Useful for tracking changes over time

## What BMI cannot tell you
- It does not directly measure body fat
- Athletes may show higher BMI due to muscle

## How to use the BMI calculator
Enter:
- Height
- Weight

Then use the result as a **starting point**. If you have health conditions or special cases (pregnancy, athletes, teens), consider professional advice.

Try it here: **/calculator/bmi-calculator**

# BMI Calculator Guide: Understand BMI and What It Means

**BMI (Body Mass Index)** is a simple screening measure that compares your weight to your height.

## BMI formula (simple)
BMI is calculated as:

$$ ext{BMI} = rac{ ext{Weight (kg)}}{ ext{Height (m)}^2}$$

## What BMI is good for
- Quick, easy estimate
- Useful for tracking changes over time

## What BMI cannot tell you
- It does not directly measure body fat
- Athletes may show higher BMI due to muscle

## How to use the BMI calculator
Enter:
- Height
- Weight

Then use the result as a **starting point**. If you have health conditions or special cases (pregnancy, athletes, teens), consider professional advice.

Try it here: **/calculator/bmi-calculator**