Google’s latest health tool: a BMI calculator now available directly in search

By Amy Gesenhues

Published: May 18, 2016 at 8:50 am

Curious if your body mass index is on track? Google can help.

A Google search for “bmi calculator” now surfaces an interactive tool that lets users enter their weight and height to determine their BMI.

BMI results are displayed in a blue or green box — green for “normal” results and blue for “underweight” or “overweight” results.

The calculator is sourced from the US National Institute of Health.

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Amy Gesenhues

Amy Gesenhues was a senior editor for Third Door Media, covering the latest news and updates for Search Engine Land, MarTech and MarTech Today. From 2009 to 2012, she was an award-winning syndicated columnist for a number of daily newspapers from New York to Texas. With more than ten years of marketing management experience, she has contributed to a variety of traditional and online publications, including MarketingProfs, SoftwareCEO, and Sales and Marketing Management Magazine. Read more of Amy's articles.