Body-Mass Index Formula
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1. Multiply his weight (in pounds) by 703 |
184 × 703 = (A) 129,352 |
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2. Multiply his height (in inches) by itself |
69 × 69 = (B) 4,761 |
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3. Divide (A) by (B) |
129,352 ÷ 4,761 = 27.2 (BMI Score) |
*This calculation is inexact also because children’s body fatness changes as they mature. The interpretation of BMI depends on the child’s age. Additionally, girls and boys differ in their body fatness.
- Last Updated
- 5/26/2011
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- Caring for Your Teenager (Copyright © 2003 American Academy of Pediatrics)
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