Multiply the result from step 2 by 703. Body mass index bmi is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. To calculate your normal weight range use the following. Download the bmi calculator app today available for iphone and android. Your bmi is indicating your weight is in the category for adults of your height. Body mass index bmi.
Bmi takes into account both height and weight but not body composition. Simple steps to work out your imperial bmi. Weight kg height cm height cm x 10000. How much should i weigh for my height and age. Determining your body mass index this widget is not licensed for. You can find out what your body mass index is by using the interactive bmi calculator or you can look at your height and weight in the chart below.
Since height is commonly measured in centimeters an alternate calculation formula dividing the weight in kilograms by the height in centimeters squared and then multiplying the result by 10000 can be used. Using the imperial bmi formula. Your bmi is based on your height and weight. Normal weight bmi is 185 to 249. Minimum weight lb 185 703 height 2 in maximum weight lb 249 703 height 2 in. Its one way to see if youre at a healthy weight.
Multiply your height in inches in by itself. Divide your weight in pounds lbs by your step 1 result. To calculate your bmi use this equation. With the metric system the formula for bmi is weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Bmi weight height x height x 703. Minimum weight kg 185 height 2 m maximum weight kg 249 height 2 m us units.
Weight kg height m2. Plug in your weight in pounds and your height in inches. Enter your weight and height using standard or metric measures. For your height a normal weight range would be from to pounds. Body mass index bmi is a measure calculated using your height and weight to estimate how much body fat you have. Select compute bmi and your bmi will appear below.
A persons waist to hip ratio whr can give an idea about whether they have more. Alternatively use an online bmi calculator that does the math for you. People who are overweight or obese are at higher risk for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure diabetes and high cholesterol. A bmi between 185 and 249 is considered a healthy weight. Use livelighters free tool now to check your bmi. For an adult with height of 5ft 11 inches and weight of 155 pounds lbs.