===== How to Calculate BMI ===== Take your height in inches and square it. Divide your weight in pounds by the height figure. Multiply that by 703. Example: Weight = 150 pounds, height = 5 feet, 5 inches (65 inches) [150 รท (65 * 65)] x 703 = 24.96 What it means 18.5 or less - underweight 18.5 to 24.9 -- normal 25 to 29.9 -- overweight 30 or above -- obese Source: CDC