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How To Calculate BMI?

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Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2015
Question: What will be my BMI , if my height is 5 feet 2 inch and weight is 146 pound
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Your BMI is 26.7

Detailed Answer:
Hello

146 pounds = 66.2244 kilograms and 5 feet 2 inches = 1.5748 meter

BMI is weight in kg/height in meter square.

So,BMI = 66.2244/1.5748 square=26.7,so it falls in over weight category.

Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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How To Calculate BMI?

Brief Answer: Your BMI is 26.7 Detailed Answer: Hello 146 pounds = 66.2244 kilograms and 5 feet 2 inches = 1.5748 meter BMI is weight in kg/height in meter square. So,BMI = 66.2244/1.5748 square=26.7,so it falls in over weight category. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX