Now we have the right measurements we can use them in the formula. Add this widget to your web site to let anyone calculate their bmi. Enter your weight and height using standard or metric measures. Use this calculator for adults 20 years old and older. Body mass index bmi is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. When using a hand held calculator.
These simple steps will help you work out your bmi. Multiply your height in meters m by itself divide your weight in kilograms kg by your step 1 result. For example if you weigh 170 pounds you would divide 170 by 4900 to get 0034693878. 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. For example if your height is 5 feet 10 inches multiply 5 by 12 which gives 60 and add them to the extra 10 inches which gives 70. Download the bmi calculator app today available for iphone and android.
With the metric system the formula for bmi is weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Finishing the example you would multiply 0034693878 by 703 to find your bmi to be at 244. Multiply the result from step 3 by 703 to find your bmi. There are three simple steps for computing bmi with imperial values. This calculator provides bmi and the corresponding weight category. Bmi provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
Select compute bmi and your bmi will appear below. Divide your weight in pounds by 4900. Multiply your weight in pounds by 703.