BMI CALCULATION

 

 

BMI Calculation Formulaes

If you’re measuring in pounds, here’s the formula:

BMI    =          Weight in pounds x 703
                   ______________________
                              Height in inches 2

For calculating your BMI using Kilograms, the formula is

BMI   =                Weight in kgs
             ______________________
                     Height in metres 2

For instance, if a person who is 5’8’’ and weighs 140 pounds, his BMI will be 21.2 ( 140 x 703 / 68 x 68).
Once you calculate you BMI, you can compare it to a scale which will tell you your weight status. Different countries use different scales, but this is the scale suggested by the US Department of Health and Human Services:


BMI                                 Weight Status

Below 18.5                               Underweight
18.5-24.9                                Normal
25 – 29.9                                 Overweight
Above 30                                 Obese

If the scale shows you that you’re underweight or overweight, this may be a good time for you to start a new exercise and diet regime. Of course, the best range for you to be in is between 18.5 and 24.9. If you’re above or below this, you may want to consider a new weight training program to help you lose or gain weight. This needs to go hand in hand with aerobic exercise, stretching and eating healthy.Keep in mind, though, that BMI should just be considered a guideline to your status, and is not a litmus test of your health. It does not take into consideration many factors like body type or muscle weight and does not work too well for those who are extremely tall. For instance, bodybuilders usually weigh much more than the average person, but cannot be considered obese in any way........