Below is How To Calculate BMI In South Africa
Body mass index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used in classifying overweight and obesity.
How to calculate BMI
BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared.
For example, if you are 1.65m tall and weigh 85kg: weight / height squared = 85 / 1.65 x 1.65 = 85 / 2.72 = 31.25. Then your BMI would be 31.25.Use Health24’s BMI Calculator
How do you calculate BMI in kg?
With the metric system, the formula for BMI is weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.
Since height is commonly measured in centimeters, an alternate calculation formula, dividing the weight in kilograms by the height in centimeters squared, and then multiplying the result by 10,000, can be used.
What is the normal BMI for South Africa?
How to calculate your BMI.
| BMI (kg/m²) | Approx. pants size | |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | <18.5 | |
| Normal | 18.5 – 24.9 | Men ≤ 36/ Women ≤ 40 (US 14) |
| Overweight | 25 – 29.9 | Men ≥ 38/ Women ≥ 42 (US 16) |
| Obesity | >30.0 | Men ≥ 42/ Women ≥ 44 (US18) |