How Do You Calculate BMI Using A BMI Calculator, BMI Scale, Or BMI Chart?
The three most common ways to calculate your BMI is to use an online BMI Calculator, a BMI Scale, or BMI Chart. BMI stands for body mass index. Your BMI or body mass index is an estimation of your body fat based on your weight and height. Your body fat can affect your health. To calculate your BMI you will first need to know your height and weight. If you don’t already know how tall you are, use a pencil to make a mark on the wall directly above your head. Measure from the floor to the mark on the wall. Use an accurate bath scale to get your weight. An online BMI Calculator (see link under resources) is easy to use. Enter in your height in feet and inches in the BMI Calculator. Enter your weight in pounds in the BMI Calculator. Click on calculate. You will receive your BMI or body mass index number. You will see your status as underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. You will also see your normal weight range in pounds for your height. You can use this BMI calculator as anorexic BMI
