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where weight is in kilograms and height is in meters. If the weight is entered in pounds and the height is entered in inches, the equation is as follows:
where weight is in kilograms and height is in meters. If the weight is entered in pounds and the height is entered in inches, the equation is as follows:
<math>BMI = 703 x \frac{weight}{height^2}</math>
<math>BMI = 703 \frac{weight}{height^2}</math>
== Ranges of BMI ==
== Ranges of BMI ==
The ranges vary from different sources, but the most used guidelines are as follows.
The ranges vary from different sources, but the most used guidelines are as follows.
A BMI of '''< 18.5''' indicates an '''underweight''' person. Many female celebrities have BMIs significantly less than this value, such as 15 or 16. Some have described the ideal BMI of a female to be 19.
A BMI of '''less than 18.5''' indicates an '''underweight''' person. Many female celebrities have BMIs significantly less than this value, such as 15 or 16. Some have described the ideal BMI of a female to be 19.
A BMI '''between 18.5 and 24.9''' indicates a '''healthy''' person.
A BMI '''between 18.5 and 24.9''' indicates a '''healthy''' person.