bmi equation
If you wish to calculate BMI yourself, below are the BMI formulas for both English units and metric units: Metric Units: BMI = Weight (kg) / (Height (m) x Height (m)) English Units: BMI = Weight (lb) / (Height (in) x Height (in)) x 703. Examples 1: Someone who is 1.70 m and weights 60 kg has a BMI of. BMI Calculation = 60 / (1.7 x 1.7) = 20.8 <== This person is in the Normal category. Example 2: Someone who is 5'6 (5'6 = 66) and weights 160 lb has a BMI of. BMI Calculation = 160 / (66 x 66) x 703 = 25.8 <== This person is in the Overweight category.