HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR BODY MASS INDEX OR BMI

BMI is your weight (in kilograms) over your height squared (in centimeters). Let’s calculate,
however, using pounds and inches.

For instance, the BMI of a person who is 5’3" and weighs 125 lbs is calculated as follows:

1. Multiply the weight in pounds by 0.45 (the metric conversion factor)

 125 X 0.45 = 56.25 kg

2. Multiply the height in inches by 0.025 (the metric conversion factor)

 63 X 0.025 = 1.575 m

3. Square the answer from step 2

 1.575 X 1.575 = 2.480625

4.Divide the answer from step 1 by the answer from step 3

 56.25 : 2.480625 = 22.7

The BMI for a person who is 5’3" and weighs 125 lbs is 22.7 or practically, 23.

A healthy BMI ranges between 19 and 25.

Click here http://www.shapeup.org/sua/bmi/chart.htm to view a BMI chart.

Click here http://www.shapeup.org/sua/bmi/start.htm to calculate your BMI or here

http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9602/htm/sb1.htm
The more sedentary your lifestyle, the closer your weight should be to the lower end
of the recommended range. It is also important not to increase your weight
significantly after age 18. Limit that weight gain to less than 11 pounds. The good
news about this recommendation is that if you follow the exercise and dietary
guidelines, it is much easier to maintain a healthy weight.

BMI is your weight (in kilograms) over your height squared (in centimeters). Let's calculate,
however, using pounds and inches. For instance, the BMI of a person who is 5'3" and weighs 125
lbs is calculated as follows: Multiply the weight in pounds by 0.45 (the metric conversion factor)

BMI Categories:
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
Overweight = 25–29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

Body Mass Index Formula

The formulas to calculate BMI based on two of the most commonly used unit systems:

BMI = weight(kg)/height2(m2)         (Metric Units)

BMI = 703·weight(lb)/height2(in2)         (U.S. Units)

BMI Table for Adults

This is the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended body weight based on BMI
values for adults. It is used for both men and women, age 18 or older.

Category BMI range - kg/m2

Severe Thinness < 16

Moderate Thinness 16 - 17

Mild Thinness 17 - 18.5

Normal 18.5 - 25
Overweight 25 - 30

Obese Class I 30 - 35

Obese Class II 35 - 40

Obese Class III > 40