How to Find Your BMI (Body Mass Index)

Finding your BMI or Body Mass Index is a great way to find out if you are underweight , overweight , or if you are at your ideal weight for your height and age . A BMI calculation uses a mathematical formula to determin your ideal weight . If your BMI calculation is between 25.0 to 29.9 you are considered overweight and are at risk for heart disease . A BMI of below 25 is considered healthy . Follow the steps below to find your BMI .

Things You'll Need

• Internet or
• Scale
• Calculator

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Instructions

• 1

  Here is the formula used to calculate your BMI :

  BMI equals :

  weight in pounds

  Divided by

  height in inches squared multiplied by 703

  So basically all you need to do is write down your weight then write down your height in inches squared (example : 60 inches multilplied by 60 inches equals height squared in inches for someone 5 feet tall . )Take your weight and divide it into your height in inches squared . Then take that number and multiply it by 703 .

• 2

  If you don't have a calculator or just dont feel like doing math equations , you can find your BMI on many different health websites . One website I recommend is caloriecontrol dot org (see resources section below)

• 3

  Calculating your BMI with the assistance of a website is simple . Just input your height / weight , press enter , and in seconds your BMI will be displayed .

  You BMI will be one of the numbers displayed in the chart below :

  BMI Weight----------------Status
  Below 18.5--------------Underweight
  18.5 -24.9----------------Normal
  25 - 29.9---------------Overweight
  30 & Above----------------Obese

• 4

  Use your BMI calculation to reach your ideal body weight