{
  "id": 43,
  "slug": "bmi-calculator",
  "type": "tool",
  "title": "BMI Calculator — Free, Metric & Imperial",
  "summary": "Calculate your Body Mass Index from weight and height, in metric or imperial. 100% in your browser — free, no sign-up.",
  "category_slug": "calc",
  "category_name": "Calculators",
  "locale": "en",
  "seo": {
    "description": "Free online BMI calculator. Find your Body Mass Index and category from weight and height, in metric (kg/cm) or imperial (lb/in). In your browser, private, no sign-up."
  },
  "data": {
    "howto": [
      {
        "step": 1,
        "text": "Pick metric or imperial units."
      },
      {
        "step": 2,
        "text": "Enter your weight and height."
      },
      {
        "step": 3,
        "text": "Read your BMI and category."
      }
    ],
    "sections": [
      {
        "body": "Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from your weight and height that gives a general indication of whether you are underweight, a normal weight, overweight, or obese. It is a quick screening guide used widely in health contexts.",
        "heading": "What is BMI?"
      },
      {
        "body": "Enter your weight and height in metric (kg, cm) or imperial (lb, in). BMI is computed in your browser using the standard formula and matched to the standard category ranges. Nothing is sent anywhere.",
        "heading": "How it works"
      },
      {
        "body": "The usual ranges are: under 18.5 underweight, 18.5–24.9 normal weight, 25–29.9 overweight, and 30 or above obese. They apply to adults and are a general guide, not a personal diagnosis.",
        "heading": "BMI categories"
      },
      {
        "body": "BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat or account for age, sex, or body composition, so very muscular people can read as overweight. Treat it as a starting point and consult a professional for a real assessment.",
        "heading": "Limits of BMI"
      }
    ],
    "toolKind": "client",
    "clientApp": "bmi-calc"
  },
  "updated_at": "2026-06-27T12:11:17.771Z",
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Which units can I use?",
      "a": "Both metric (kg, cm) and imperial (lb, in). Switch units and the formula adjusts automatically."
    },
    {
      "q": "What are the BMI categories?",
      "a": "Under 18.5 underweight, 18.5–24.9 normal, 25–29.9 overweight, 30+ obese. These apply to adults as a general guide."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is BMI accurate for everyone?",
      "a": "No. BMI does not separate muscle from fat or account for age, sex, or build, so it is a screening guide, not a diagnosis."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is my data private?",
      "a": "Yes. BMI is calculated in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is it free?",
      "a": "Yes, completely free — no sign-up and no watermark."
    }
  ],
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      "slug": "loan-calculator",
      "title": "Loan & Mortgage Calculator — Free",
      "type": "tool",
      "category_slug": "calc",
      "kind": "related",
      "data": {
        "howto": [
          {
            "step": 1,
            "text": "Enter the loan amount, annual interest rate, and term in years."
          },
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            "step": 2,
            "text": "Read the monthly payment, total repaid, and total interest."
          },
          {
            "step": 3,
            "text": "Adjust the numbers to compare scenarios."
          }
        ],
        "sections": [
          {
            "body": "From a loan amount, annual interest rate, and term in years, it works out your fixed monthly payment, the total you will repay over the life of the loan, and how much of that is interest.",
            "heading": "What does it calculate?"
          },
          {
            "body": "It uses the standard amortization formula — the same maths banks use for fixed-rate loans and mortgages — and computes everything in your browser as you type. Nothing is sent anywhere.",
            "heading": "How it works"
          },
          {
            "body": "Estimate a mortgage or car loan payment before applying, compare loan offers with different rates or terms, see how much interest a loan really costs, or check what term keeps payments affordable.",
            "heading": "When to use it"
          },
          {
            "body": "This is an estimate of principal and interest only. Real payments may also include property taxes, insurance, fees, or variable rates, so treat the figure as a guide and confirm with the lender.",
            "heading": "What it does not include"
          }
        ],
        "toolKind": "client",
        "clientApp": "loan-calc"
      }
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    {
      "slug": "percentage-calculator",
      "title": "Percentage Calculator — Free Online",
      "type": "tool",
      "category_slug": "calc",
      "kind": "related",
      "data": {
        "howto": [
          {
            "step": 1,
            "text": "Choose the calculation type."
          },
          {
            "step": 2,
            "text": "Enter the two numbers."
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            "text": "Read the result instantly."
          }
        ],
        "sections": [
          {
            "body": "Three of the most common percentage questions: what is X% of Y, X is what percent of Y, and the percentage change from one number to another. Pick the mode and enter two numbers.",
            "heading": "What can it calculate?"
          },
          {
            "body": "All three formulas run in your browser as you type, so you get the answer instantly with no rounding surprises. Nothing is sent anywhere.",
            "heading": "How it works"
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            "heading": "Percentage change explained"
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      "title": "Age Calculator — Free, Exact Age",
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      "category_slug": "calc",
      "kind": "related",
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        "howto": [
          {
            "step": 1,
            "text": "Enter your date of birth."
          },
          {
            "step": 2,
            "text": "Optionally set a date to calculate the age at (defaults to today)."
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          {
            "step": 3,
            "text": "Read your exact age in years, months, and days."
          }
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          {
            "body": "It works out exactly how old you are — in years, months, and days — from your date of birth, and also shows the total number of days and weeks you have lived. You can calculate age as of today or any other date.",
            "heading": "What does the age calculator do?"
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            "body": "Enter your date of birth (and optionally a target date). The calculation runs entirely in your browser, accounting for different month lengths and leap years, so the result is exact rather than a rough estimate.",
            "heading": "How it works"
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            "heading": "When to use it"
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            "body": "A year is not always 365 days and months vary in length, so subtracting years alone is inaccurate. This tool counts the real calendar difference, including leap days, to give an exact years/months/days breakdown.",
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}