The best way is a BMI chart, wherein you simply locate the height (inches) and weight (pounds) of a
patient and then find the corresponding BMI at the intersection of the two. BMI can also be determined by
dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared (BMI = kg/m2). The following formula
provides a shortcut: (1) multiply weight (in pounds) by 703; (2) multiply height (in inches) by height (in
inches); (3) divide the answer in step 1 by the answer in step 2.
patient and then find the corresponding BMI at the intersection of the two. BMI can also be determined by
dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared (BMI = kg/m2). The following formula
provides a shortcut: (1) multiply weight (in pounds) by 703; (2) multiply height (in inches) by height (in
inches); (3) divide the answer in step 1 by the answer in step 2.