Calculate your Body Mass Index using the official ICMR Asian-Indian cutoffs (Normal: 18.5–22.9, Overweight: 23.0–24.9, Obese: ≥25.0) and Waist-to-Height central obesity check.
| Category | WHO Global Cutoff | ICMR Asian-Indian Cutoff | Why Indians Have a Stricter Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Healthy Weight | 18.5 – 24.9 kg/m² | 18.5 – 22.9 kg/m² | Higher visceral fat at lower body weight ('Thin-Fat Indian' phenotype) |
| Overweight (Action Needed) | 25.0 – 29.9 kg/m² | 23.0 – 24.9 kg/m² | Metabolic & insulin resistance risk starts at BMI 23 in South Asians |
| Clinical Obesity | ≥ 30.0 kg/m² | ≥ 25.0 kg/m² | Requires waist circumference < 90 cm (Men) / < 80 cm (Women) |
Keeping your waist circumference less than half your height (WHtR < 0.50) directly tracks abdominal visceral fat, which drives blood sugar and lipid risk.