How Do You Calculate BMI In Feet?
Your body mass index, or BMI, is a quick, easy way to calculate whether or not you are at a healthy weight. While it is not the only way to get information about your possible risk for heart disease, type-2 diabetes and other health problems that can be related to weight, the BMI is easy to do and does not require any expensive equipment. For adults, a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is healthy, less than 18.5 is underweight, 25 to 29.9 is overweight, and 30 or greater is obese. The original formula for BMI was designed to be used with metric measurements, so you have to make some adjustments to the formula in order to use feet and pounds. Weigh yourself, and write down your weight. Multiply the “feet” part of your height by 12 to change it to inches. For example, Sherry is 5’4″, and she will multiply 5 X 12 to get 60. Add the “inches” part of your height to your answer from step 2. For example, Sherry will add 60 plus 4 to get 64 inches. Multiply your answer from step 3 by itself. Write down your
