Concept
BMI Calculation
HE A LTH EDUC A TION H E A L T H 1 0 0 V E R S I O N 3 / Assessing Body Weight and Body Composition
"BMI is calculated the same way for both adults and children. With the metric system, the formula for BMI is weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Since height is commonly measured in centimeters, divide height in centimeters by 100 to obtain height in meters. Example: Weight = 68 kg, Height = 165 cm (1.65 m). Calculation: 68 ÷ (1.65)² = 24.98. Calculate BMI in pounds and inches by dividing weight in pounds by height in inches squared and multiplying by a conversion factor of 703. Example: Weight = 150 lbs, Height = 5’5″ (65″). Calculation: [150 ÷ (65)²] × 703 ="
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