BMI Calculator for Men & Women — Charts, Differences & Ideal Ranges
While the standard BMI formula is mathematically identical for adult men and women, men and women store body fat differently and have different biological body fat percentages at the same BMI score.
Gender Differences in Body Composition
On average, women naturally have 6% to 11% more essential body fat than men to support hormonal and reproductive health. Therefore, an active female with a BMI of 22 typically has around 24% body fat, whereas a male with a BMI of 22 has around 15% body fat.
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Is the BMI formula different for males and females?
The mathematical formula is identical for adult men and women, though interpretation of body fat percentage may vary.
What is the ideal BMI for women?
For adult women, the standard healthy BMI range is 18.5 to 24.9.