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How to Calculate Your Body Mass Index

A measurement of obesity, Body Mass Index equals body weight in lbs (W) times 703 divided by height in inches squared (H2). A BMI of 25 or less is ideal - over 30 carries health risks. Here's a chart.

BMI252627282930
5'0"128133138143148153
5'1"132137143148153158
5'2"136142147153158164
5'3"141146152158163169
5'4"145151157163169174
5'5"150156162168174180
5'6"155161167173179185
5'7"159166172178185191
5'8"164171177184190197
5'9"169176182189196203
5'10"174181188195202209
5'11"179186193200207215
6'0"184191199206213221
6'1"189197204212219227
6'2"194202210218225233

BMI = W x 703 ÷ H2