Formula

BMI Formula

BMI is a height-and-weight index used as a rough adult screening measure.

Metric formula

BMI = weight in kg / height in m^2

Imperial formula

BMI = 703 x weight in lb / height in inches^2

Example

70 kg and 1.75 m: 70 / 1.75^2 = 22.86.

Limitations

BMI does not directly measure body fat or diagnose health.