BMI 22.7
Is a BMI of 22.7 normal?
A BMI of 22.7 is classified here as Ideal. BMI is a screening measure based on height and weight; it does not diagnose health on its own. A clinician can help interpret it alongside age, body composition, medical history, and other factors.
How does a BMI of 22.7 compare by gender?
These percentages are calculated from anonymous BMI results collected by this calculator. “Similar” means the same one-decimal BMI value.
| Group | Lower BMI | Similar BMI | Higher BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 37% | 0% | 63% |
| Women | 66% | 0% | 34% |
BMI 22.7 by age group
The table below uses the same anonymous data, segmented by reported age and gender. “Similar” means the same one-decimal BMI value.
| Age group | Group | Lower BMI | Similar BMI | Higher BMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | Men | 60% | 0% | 40% |
| Under 18 | Women | 77% | 0% | 23% |
| 18–30 | Men | 39% | 0% | 61% |
| 18–30 | Women | 70% | 0% | 30% |
| 31–40 | Men | 23% | 0% | 77% |
| 31–40 | Women | 55% | 0% | 45% |
| 41–50 | Men | 20% | 0% | 80% |
| 41–50 | Women | 43% | 0% | 57% |
| 51–65 | Men | 22% | 0% | 78% |
| 51–65 | Women | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| 66+ | Men | 34% | 0% | 66% |
| 66+ | Women | 39% | 0% | 61% |
Category ranges: 15 or less Starvation; 15.1–17.4 Anorexic; 17.5–18.4 Underweight; 18.5–24.9 Ideal; 25–29.9 Overweight; 30–39.9 Obesity; 40 or greater Morbidly Obese.