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. To use the bmi calculator you need to know. This calculator provides body mass index bmi and the corresponding bmi for age percentile based on cdc growth charts for children and teens ages 2 through 19 years. In the worksheet shown we first convert height and weight to metric units then use a standard metric formula to calculate bmi. The formula in h5 is. Select compute bmi and your bmi will appear below.
Healthy weight for the height. There are three simple steps for computing bmi with imperial values. Maintaining a healthy weight may reduce the risk of chronic diseases associated with overweight and obesity. To use this bmi calculator enter your weight and height and your bmi will be calculated for you. Multiply your weight in pounds by 703. Step one is to convert the height into inches only.
We can define it as a value thats derived from the weight and height of a person to determine whether a person is underweight normal weight or obese based on that value. There are 12 inches in a foot so we simply multiply the 5ft by 12 and then add the 11 inches. If you register with the healthy weight guide website this information will be stored on the site so you can come back later and track any changes online. Download the bmi calculator app today available for iphone and android. A woman who is 5 feet and 4 inches. Bmi is an abbreviation for body mass index.
185 kgm 2 25 kgm 2. To calculate the wthr a person should divide their waist size by their height. 1289 lbs 1742 lbs. If the answer is 05 or less the chances are that they have a healthy weight. Because of possible rounding errors in age weight and height the results from this calculator may differ slightly from bmi for age percentiles calculated by other programs. Your weight in kilograms to the first decimal place eg.
G5 f5 2 which returns calculated bmi based on a weight in g5 and height in f5. Body mass index bmi is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. For your height a normal weight range would be from to pounds. Calculate your body mass index. From the formula to calculate bmi. For an adult with height of 5ft 11 inches and weight of 155 pounds lbs.
This gives us a total of 71 inches. Now we have the right measurements we can use them in the formula. 864 your height in centimeters eg. Enter your weight and height using standard or metric measures. Your bmi is indicating your weight is in the category for adults of your height.