Calculadora de IMC
¡Calcula tu Índice de Masa Corporal y verifica tu estado de salud!
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Altura
Peso
* El IMC es una herramienta de detección general, no un consejo médico. Consulta a un profesional de salud para orientación personalizada.
¿Qué es la Calculadora de IMC?
The BMI Calculator computes your Body Mass Index — a widely used screening tool that estimates body fat based on your height and weight. BMI provides a quick, accessible way to assess whether your weight falls within a healthy range, though it has important limitations. Developed by Belgian mathematician Adolphe Quetelet in the 1830s, BMI is calculated as weight (kg) divided by height squared (m²). The World Health Organization classifies BMI into categories: underweight (<18.5), normal (18.5-24.9), overweight (25-29.9), and obese (30+). This calculator accepts both metric and imperial measurements and provides your BMI with contextual health information. It also explains BMI's limitations and when other health metrics might be more appropriate.
- ✓ Clasificación del estado de peso según las directrices de la OMS
- ✓ Rango de peso saludable y peso objetivo calculados automáticamente
- ✓ Compatible con unidades métricas (kg/cm) e imperiales (lb/ft)
- ✓ Supports both metric (kg/cm) and imperial (lbs/ft) measurements
- ✓ Contextual health information with WHO classification categories
Preguntas frecuentes
▶¿Qué es el IMC?
El IMC es una medida de grasa corporal basada en altura y peso. Se calcula dividiendo el peso (kg) entre la altura (m) al cuadrado.
▶¿Cuál es un rango saludable de IMC?
Un IMC entre 18,5 y 24,9 se considera peso normal. Menos de 18,5 es bajo peso, 25-29,9 es sobrepeso y 30+ es obesidad.
▶¿Es el IMC preciso para todos?
El IMC es útil como herramienta de detección pero no considera masa muscular, densidad ósea o composición corporal.
▶Is BMI accurate for everyone?
No. BMI doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat mass, so muscular athletes may be classified as overweight despite being healthy. It's also less accurate for elderly people, pregnant women, and growing children. Waist circumference and body fat percentage are often better indicators.
▶What is a healthy BMI range?
The WHO defines 18.5-24.9 as the normal BMI range. However, optimal BMI can vary by ethnicity, age, and individual factors. Some Asian health organizations use lower thresholds (23 for overweight) due to different body composition patterns.
▶Should I rely solely on BMI for health assessment?
No. BMI is a useful screening tool but should be considered alongside other metrics like waist-to-hip ratio, body fat percentage, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and overall fitness. Consult a healthcare professional for comprehensive health assessment.
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