5 Easy Steps of How To Calculate BMI

Calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple and easy way to determine your overall health status and whether you are at risk for certain health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Here are five easy steps for calculating your BMI:

1. Measure your weight: The first step in calculating your BMI is to measure your weight in kilograms. If you are using pounds, you can convert them to kilograms by dividing your weight in pounds by 2.2.

2. Measure your height: The next step is to measure your height in meters. If you are using inches, you can convert them to meters by multiplying your height in inches by 0.0254.

3. Calculate your BMI: Once you have your weight and height in the correct units, you can calculate your BMI by dividing your weight by your height squared.

4. Compare to standard values: The BMI value is then compared to a set of standard values to determine if you are underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese.

5. Interpret the results: 

                                -BMI less than 18.5 is considered underweight

                                -BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy weight
                                -BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight

                                -BMI 30 or greater is considered obese

It's important to note that although BMI is a useful tool, it may not always be accurate for certain individuals such as athletes or individuals with a lot of muscle mass as muscle weighs more than fat. Therefore, it's always recommended to consult with your doctor or a healthcare professional to get a more accurate assessment of your health status.