Things You'll Need:
- Weight Charts
- Calculators
- Measuring Tapes
- Scales
- Pencils
- Pencils
- Spiral Notebooks
- Pencils
- Calculators
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Step 1
Grab a calculator, pencil and piece of paper.
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Step 2
Understand that the formula for BMI = weight ÷ (height x height). Weight is represented in kilograms; height is represented in meters.
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Step 3
Determine your weight in kilograms. To do this, divide your weight (in pounds) by 2.2. For example, 150 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 68.2 kilograms. Write this number on your paper.
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Step 4
Determine your height in meters by dividing your height (in inches) by 39.37. Know that there are 12 inches in 1 foot. For example, 64 inches ÷ 39.37 = 1.626 meters.
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Step 5
Square your height in meters. In other words, multiply your height times itself. For example: 1.626 meters x 1.626 meters = 2.644 meters. Write this number on your piece of paper.
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Step 6
Divide your answer from number 3 by your answer for number 6. In this example, 68.2 kilograms ÷ 2.644 meters = 25.79. This number represents your BMI.








Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 even if your bmi is too low or too high, unless you know you're overweight, you should get a second opinion.