How to Calculate Body Mass Index Manually
Step-by-step Instructions
Here is what you need to do...
Step 1
All you need to calculate your BMI is your weight and height. You can use pounds and inches, or you can use kilograms and meters.
Step 2
The formula for pounds and inches is: your weight in pounds divided by your height in inches, squared. Then that number gets multiplied by 703. (703 is a set, constant in the formula)
Step 3
The formula for meters and kilograms is: your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters, squared.
Step 4
Additional Information: The conversion from pounds to kilograms is: pounds multiplied by 2.2 and the conversion from kilograms to pounds is just the opposite-divide kilograms by 2.2 to get pounds. The conversion from meters to inches is: meters multiplied by 39 to get inches. Conversion from inches to kilograms is just the opposite, divide inches by 39 to get meters.
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When did you first do this & how did you get started?
BMI has been around since the mid 1800's. Recently it has been researched and is now thought to be a less ideal way to gauge health.