Metric Formula
Body Mass Index can also be calculated using kilogramme and meters (or centimeters).
BMI = |
Weight in Kilogramme
(Height in Meters) x (Height in Meters) |
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or |
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BMI = ( |
Weight in Kilogramme
(Height in centimeters) x (Height in centimeters) |
) x 10,000 |
For example, a person who weighs
99.79 Kilogramme and is
1.905 Meters (190.50 centimeters)
tall
has a BMI of 27.5.
99.79 Kg
(1.905 m) x (1.905 m) |
= 27.5 |
English Formula
Body Mass Index can be calculated using pounds and inches with this equation
BMI = ( |
Weight in Pounds
(Height in inches) x (Height in inches) |
) x 703 |
For example, a person who weighs 220 pounds and is 6 feet 3 inches tall has a BMI of 27.5.
( |
220 lbs.
(75 inches) x (75 inches) |
) x 703 = 27.5 |
BMI Table for Adults
For adults BMI can also be found by using
Body Mass Index for Adults Table (PDF–36K) |