How To Calculate Your Own BMI (Body Mass Index)

Posted 3 years ago by Girl.Engine

During the COVID-19 pandemic, an unhealthy Body Mass Index (BMI) puts you at a high risk to get one of the COVID variants of concern. TryMagenta can help you lose weight and stay healthy.

Why is important to keep a healthy BMI?

Your Body Mass Index [ 1 ] is a measure to know if you’re overweight or obese. When your number is higher than 25.0, you might experience breathing problems, heart disease, high blood pressure, and Type 2 diabetes.

THE CALCULATOR METHOD

Supplied by BMI Calculator USA

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

For adults 20 years old and older, BMI is interpreted using standard weight status categories. These categories are the same for men and women of all body types and ages, according to the CDC [  2 ].

The standard weight status categories associated with BMI ranges for adults are shown in the following table.
BMI Weight Status
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal or Healthy Weight
25.0 – 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and Above Obese

how do you calculate your BMI [ 3 ]?

  • The imperial BMI formula = Weight (LBS) x 703 ÷ Height (Inches²)
  • The metric BMI formula = Weight (KG) ÷ Height (Metres²)

BMI Formula

If you wish to calculate your BMI using the imperial system, here’s the height and weight conversion figures:

  • 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
  • 1 foot = 12 inches
  • 1 inch = 2.54 centimetres

If you are 5ft 4 inches by the imperial system, you are 162.56cm or 1.63m (rounded up) by the metric system.

Example BMI Calculation

Example 1: This is how to calculate your body mass index score if you were to weigh 209 pounds and are 6 feet 2 inches tall.

  • 209 pounds = 95 kilograms
  • 6 feet 2 inches = 1.88m
  • 1.88 x 1.88 = 3.53
  • 95/3.53 = 26.91

The BMI Score in this case = 26.91.

YOUR BMI NUMBERS SHOULD BE 18.5 – 24.9

TRY MAGENTA’S RECOMMENDATIONS:

Be Physically Active

Being physically active [ 4 ] and eating fewer calories will help you lose weight and keep the weight off over time.

You really only need 30 minutes of physical activity each day to notice a healthy improvement.

REMEMBER:

The COVID-19 pandemic is not going anywhere. We’re vaccinated and still wearing masks, washing our hands, and taking precautions.

The team at TryMagenta eats healthy and does light to extreme physical activity. We want to stay healthy to help you stay healthy and lose weight.

Do us a favor and calculate your BMI. If you’re over a healthy number, it’s time for a change.

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1 year ago

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