How is body mass index calculated?

Answer 1

Here is the calculation for Body Mass Index:Metric Formula:

BMI (Body Mass Index) = Weight in Kg/(Height in m)2

Imperial Formula:

BMI (Body Mass Index) = 703 X Weight in Pounds /(Height in inches)2

Answer 2

Body mass index is calculated by taking your weight, dividing it by your height in inches, dividing that number by your height again, and multiplying that number by 705. For example, let's say there's someone who is 5'5 and weighs 130 pounds. We'll divide 130 by 65, which is 2. Then we'll divide 2 by 65, which is 0.0307. Multiply that by 705, and you'll get a BMI of 21.7.

Answer 3

It's calculated by taking your weight (in pounds) and dividing it by your height (in inches). Then once you have your answer, divide it by your height again. Next, multiply that number by 705 and that is your BMI.

Answer 4

Body Mass Index is computed as:

BMI = Weight (kg) / [height (m)]^2

or in lbs / in

BMI = Weight (lbs) * 703.1 / [height (in)]^2