How do I calculate BMI?

United States
July 30, 2010 5:11pm CST
I see people talking about BMI along with weight control. What does it stand for? and How do I calculate it? Thanks
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buggles64
@buggles64 (2709)
• United States
1 Aug 10
BMI represents your body mass index, and all it really does os tell you if your body mass (amount of muscle,tissue, water, etc..) is compatible with your height. BMI is not a good indicator of how much fat you have on your body, or how much mucle. Someone with a larger muscle content could have a bigger BMI, and someone with less muscle "skinny fat" could have a lower BMI. Best way to know if you are healthy is to have your body fat measured. BMI is figured body weight divided by height and then multiplied by 703.
TrvlArrngr
@TrvlArrngr (4045)
• United States
2 Aug 10
Thanks, that explanation helps. So basically it is only an estimate since everyone has a different shape and different way they store fat and muscle.
Jagokonte
@Jagokonte (123)
• Greece
30 Sep 10
BMI can be useful for the average person and it is a fast and easy way to calculate if you are overweighted or not. I have used the following calculation method in Europe: My weight (in Kg) divided by my height (in m) multiplied again my height. Or 80 kg / (1,70 m X 1,70 m) = 80 / 2,89 = 27,6. If you get less than 19 you are too thin. If you get 19-25 you are good. If you get more than 25 you are considered overweighted. Wait, that means I am overweighted? YES. Fortunately I am also an athlete which means I might be overweighted with muscular weight. If you want to see if you are overweighted with fat you must try to measure your fat with a different method.
shiquitatw
@shiquitatw (442)
• Jamaica
30 Jul 10
I know this site where you can calculate Your Body Mass Index.Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. All you have to do is enter your weight and height using standard or metric measures. All you have to do is select "Compute BMI" and your BMI will appear below. http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
TrvlArrngr
@TrvlArrngr (4045)
• United States
30 Jul 10
I will have to check it out. Thanks for sharing. Why does it make a difference?
lacieice
@lacieice (2060)
• United States
30 Jul 10
BMI stands for body mass index...I'm sure you can search it and find out how to figure it out...I never did understand it.
TrvlArrngr
@TrvlArrngr (4045)
• United States
30 Jul 10
I dont understand how you can make a calculation. Everyone holds muscle and fat differently.