The Scenario
You want to calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI) for an adult individual who is 170 centimeters (1.7 meters) tall and weighs 70 kilograms.
Calculation Steps
1
Convert height from cm to meters: 170cm = 1.7m
2
Square the height in meters: 1.7 × 1.7 = 2.89
3
Identify the weight: 70kg
4
Divide weight by height squared: 70 / 2.89
5
Calculate the final result: 24.22
Final Result
The resulting BMI is 24.2. According to standard WHO categories, a BMI of 24.2 falls into the 'Normal weight' range (18.5 - 24.9).