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∙ 11y agoFor those who use metric units:
To figure out your BMI, take your weight (in kilograms) and divide it by your height (in meters). Take that number and divide it by your height again. Now you have your BMI!
In a formula: BMI = weight (kg) / height2 (m)
For those who use imperial units:
To figure out your BMI, take your weight (in pounds) and divide it by your height (in inches). Now take that number and divide it by your height again. Once you have that answer, multiply that by 705, and you have your BMI!
In a formula: BMI = 705 * weight (lb) / height2 (in)
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∙ 11y agoBMI=(kg\m2)(weight in pounds 703)heigth inches2
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∙ 14y agoThe BMI is calculated by dividing one's weight in kg by the square of one's height in metres.
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∙ 14y agoBMI is weight/(height*height) in kilograms and metres.
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What is my bmi 241lbs?
The formula is complex, but you can use an online bmi calculator.
What scale is used to calculate bmi?
"A BMI scale is used to calculate BMI or Body Mass Index; additionally, a BMI chart, formula, or a standard BMI calculator may be used to calculate BMI or Body Mass Index as well."
Where does the 703 come from in BMI calculation?
If you use pounds in a BMI calculation, you must multiply the pounds by 703You can see the formula here:http://www.whathealth.com/bmi/formula.html Oh, I read the question wrong, why is 703 used? They must have figured out BMI for metric first and then divided the metric BMI by the number they got using imperial units, which would be 703. Then just multiply 703 into their formula.
What should a nineteen year old girl weigh?
That depends on her height. A BMI of 18-24 is normal and healthy. You can calculate BMI using the formula BMI=(weight in kilos)/(height in meters)2.
How much should a woman of 21 years weight?
That depends on her height. BMI of 18-24 is normal and healthy. BMI is calculated by the following formula: BMI=(weight in kilos)/(height in meters)2.
What is formula for calculating BMI in metric?
Imperial BMI FormulaThe imperial bmi formula accepts weight measurements in pounds & height measurements in either inches or feet. 1 foot = 12 inchesinches² = inches * inchesTable: Imperial BMI FormulaBMI =( lbs/inches² )(weight in pounds * 703 )------------height in inches²Metric Imperial BMI FormulaThe metric bmi formula accepts weight measurements in kilograms & height measurements in either cm's or meters. 1 meter = 100cmsmeters² = meters * metersTable: Metric BMI FormulaBMI =( kg/m² )weight in kilograms------------height in meters²Below 18.5Underweight18.5 -24.9Normal25 - 29.9Overweight30 & AboveObeseGo NewtonicZzzzz gOOO!!!!!!!!!1111 Jasselle is on the line..................
How do you get Body Mass Index?
For those who use metric units:To figure out your BMI, take your weight (in kilograms) and divide it by your height (in meters). Now take that number and divide it by your height again. Now you have your BMI!In a formula: BMI = weight (kg) / height^2(m)For those who use imperial units:To figure out your BMI, take your weight (in pounds) and divide it by your height (in inches). Now take that number and divide it by your height again. Once you have that answer, multiply that by 705, and you have your BMI!In a formula: BMI = 705 * weight (lb) / height^2 (in)
Your bmi is 25 and you are 6ft 3 do you need to lose weight?
from http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm :* Underweight =
How much should a 5ft 9 in man weigh?
HI, Reversing the BMI formula Weight=BMI*Height2 The BMI for normal weight category is 18.5 - 25, give an average of 22 Then your weight would be 22*1.725 2 = 65.46 KGS
How can you determine your body mass index?
For those who use metric units:To figure out your BMI, take your weight (in kilograms) and divide it by your height (in meters). Now take that number and divide it by your height again. Now you have your BMI!In a formula: BMI = weight (kg) / height^2(m)For those who use imperial units:To figure out your BMI, take your weight (in pounds) and divide it by your height (in inches). Now take that number and divide it by your height again. Once you have that answer, multiply that by 705, and you have your BMI!In a formula: BMI = 705 * weight (lb) / height^2 (in)
What BMI indicates good health?
Although the BMI formula for adults and children is the same, the way the results are interpreted differ. Therefore, what is considered a healthy BMI also differs. For adults, an ideal BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. A person with a BMI over 24.9 is considered overweight. A person with a BMI under 18.5 is considered underweight.
What is the healthy weight for a girl who is 5'1'' and 18 years old?
To work out your BMI you need to use your height and weight. Use the following formula. BMI = Weight(kg) divided by Height2(m2) or BMI = Weight(lb) times 703 divided by height2(in2) or BMI = Weight(lb) times 4.88 divided by Height2(ft2)
