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Non Metric Unit of Measure Example
Metric Unit of Measure Example
Measure your height. Multiple that number by itself. This is your height squared.
6 Feet = 72 inches
72 inches x 72 inches = 5,184 square inches
1.83 meters
1.83 m x 1.83 m = 3.3489 square meters
Divide your weight by your height squared.
210 lbs. ƒ · 5,184 = 0.04050926
95.5 kg ƒ · 3.3489 = 28.5
Multiply by 703 if using inches and pounds to calculate BMI
0.04050926 x 703=28.5
Not needed
Find BMI
BMI is 28.5
BMI is 28.5
What problems could happen?
Your BMI is more likely to overestimate how much body fat you have if you are an athlete or are very muscular. Your BMI may underestimate how much body fat you have if you are older or have lost a lot of muscle. ‚
Where can I learn more?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ‚
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/index.html ‚
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute ‚
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmi_tbl.pdf ‚
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm ‚
Weight Control Information Network ‚
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/health_risks.htm ‚
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