Where can one learn how to calculate their BMI?
You can calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) by using the following formula:
BMI = Weight (kg) / (Height (m))^2
Here's a step-by-step explanation of how to calculate your BMI:
1. Convert your weight to kilograms (kg). If your weight is in pounds (lbs), multiply it by 0.4536 to convert it to kg. For example, if you weigh 150 lbs, your weight in kg would be 150 lbs * 0.4536 = 68.04 kg.
2. Convert your height to meters (m). If your height is in feet and inches, you can convert it to meters using the following conversion factor: 1 inch = 0.0254 meters. For example, if you are 5 feet 10 inches tall, your height in meters would be 5 ft * 12 inches/ft * 0.0254 m/inch = 1.78 meters.
3. Square your height (m^2). To square your height, simply multiply it by itself. For example, if your height is 1.78 meters, your height squared would be 1.78 meters * 1.78 meters = 3.1684 m^2.
4. Divide your weight (kg) by your height squared (m^2). This will give you your BMI. For example, if you weigh 68.04 kg and your height squared is 3.1684 m^2, your BMI would be 68.04 kg / 3.1684 m^2 = 21.5.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the BMI categories are as follows:
* Underweight: BMI less than 18.5
* Normal weight: BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
* Overweight: BMI between 25 and 29.9
* Obese: BMI 30 or greater
