BMI Calculation using Metric Units

How to calculate BMI (Body Mass Index) using metric units?

How to Calculate BMI using Metric Units

BMI refers to Body Mass Index. Its the tool to measure the fat content in the human body based on the individuals height and weight. Learn how to calculate your BMI by following the simple steps given below.

Formula for BMI Calculation
BMI in metric unit
BMI = ( Weight in Kilograms / ( Height in Meters x Height in Meters ) )

BMI chart
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5"“24.9
Overweight = 25"“29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

Step 1:
Consider your weight to be 58 kgs and height 167 cms.

Step 2: Convert the values from centimeters to meters
1 centimeter = 0.01 meter
167 centimeter = 1.67 meter

Step 3:
Substitute the values in formula.
BMI = ( Weight in Kilograms / ( Height in Meters x Height in Meters ) )
= ( 58 / 1.67 x 1.67 )
= (58 / 2.7889)
BMI = 20.78

BMI range is 20.78. The person BMI level is normal.

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