BMI Calculator Pakistan
Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) with Pakistan standard. Ideal weight range, category, health tips.
23.5
Normal Weight
55.2 - 74.3 kg
For your height
1.73 m
5'8"
What is BMI and why it matters in Pakistan
BMI Body Mass Index is weight in kg divided by height in meters squared. In Pakistan, diabetes prevalence is 26 percent highest, and high BMI is major risk. My BMI was 27.3 overweight last year, doctor in Sargodha said for Pakistanis ideal is 18.5 to 23 not 24.9 because Asians have higher body fat at same BMI. I reduced from 78kg to 68kg at 5ft 8in, BMI now 22.7 normal, feeling better.
How to use BMI Calculator Pakistan
- Choose unit Feet Inches or CM
- Enter weight kg e.g. 70
- Enter height 5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
- Click result shows BMI category and ideal weight range
Formula
BMI equals weight kg divided by height in meters multiplied by height in meters. Example 70kg, 1.73m equals 70 divided by 2.9929 equals 23.4 Normal. Ideal weight low equals 18.5 multiplied by h2, high equals 24.9 multiplied by h2, ideal equals 22 multiplied by h2.
Example Table for Pakistani Height
| Height | Ideal Weight 18.5 to 24.9 | Asian Ideal 18.5 to 23 |
|---|---|---|
| 5ft 3in 160cm | 47 to 63kg | 47 to 58kg |
| 5ft 6in 168cm | 52 to 70kg | 52 to 64kg |
| 5ft 8in 173cm | 55 to 74kg | 55 to 68kg |
| 6ft 183cm | 62 to 83kg | 62 to 77kg |
Benefits of healthy BMI
- Lower diabetes risk 12 percent per 1 unit BMI reduction
- Better heart health, BP control
- More energy for daily work in Pakistan heat
Common Mistakes
- Using pounds not kg - our tool supports kg only for Pakistan standard
- Forgetting shoes height - measure barefoot
- Ignoring muscle - athletes may have high BMI but low fat, consult doctor
Source WHO BMI classification. Related BMR Calculator and Ideal Weight Calculator.
FAQs - People Also Ask (AEO)
What is ideal BMI in Pakistan?
18.5 to 24.9 is considered normal healthy BMI for Asian adults as per WHO.
How to calculate BMI?
BMI = weight (kg) / [height (m) × height (m)]. Example: 70kg / (1.73×1.73) = 23.4
BMI for Asian people same?
WHO suggests Asian cutoff may be lower, but 18.5-24.9 is still standard used in Pakistan.