calculate body mass index visually

BMI Formula

Body Mass Index (BMI) is determined as follows:

English Formula
Weight in pounds ÷ Height in inches ÷ Height in inches x 703 = BMI

Metric Formula:
Weight in kilograms ÷ Height in meters ÷ Height in meters = BMI

The above formulas for calculating body mass index have already been calculated and are presented in the BMI Table.

This is all much easier with the BMI Calculator Widget.

(From CDC)