How to Calculate BMI Manually: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to calculate your BMI manually using a simple formula to assess your weight category accurately.

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Calculating BMI manually involves two steps. First, divide your weight (in kilograms) by your height (in meters) squared. The formula is: BMI = weight (kg) / [height (m)]². For example, if you weigh 70 kg and are 1.75 meters tall, your BMI would be calculated as follows: 70 / (1.75 * 1.75) = 22.86. This number helps gauge whether you are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.**

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the BMI formula to calculate manually? The BMI formula is weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared: BMI = weight (kg) / [height (m)]².
  2. How do I interpret my BMI number? BMI values categorize weight status: underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese, helping to assess health risk.
  3. Can I use BMI to assess my health accurately? BMI is a useful screening tool for weight categories but does not measure body fat percentage or distribution.