BMI Formula

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BMI Formula

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

Metric Formula

Body Mass Index can also be calculated using kilograms and meters (or centimeters).

BMI =	Weight in Kilograms (Height in Meters) x (Height in Meters)
	or
BMI = (	Weight in Kilograms (Height in centimeters) x (Height in centimeters)	) x 10,000

For example, a person who weighs 99.79 Kilograms 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

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