Body Mass Index Calculator (freeware)
by Daniel J. Bishop, May 2000

How to use this program

1.  Run prgmBMI.
2.  Enter your height and weight at the prompts.  You may use either inches and pounds or kilograms and centimeters.
4.  The calculator will now display your body mass index (BMI) and the ideal weight for your height.  These values are stored in the variables B and I, respectively, so you can use them in future calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  Can I mix measurement systems?  (i.e., Can I enter my height in centimeters and my weight and pounds?)
A.  No.  The measurement systems must be consistent.  You have only two choices.
    1.a.  Enter your height in inches.
      b.  Enter your weight in pounds.
      c.  The ideal weight displayed will be in pounds.
    2.a.  Enter your height in centimeters.
      b.  Enter your weight in kilograms.
      c.  The ideal weight displayed will be in kilograms.
    If you need to mix measurement systems, use these conversions:
       1 inch = 2.54 cm
       1 foot = 30.48 cm
       1 pound = .4536 kg

Q.  How do I interpret this BMI number?
A.  According to World Health Organization (WHO) standards, you are overweight if your BMI is greater than 25 and obese if it is greater than 30.

Q.  How is the ideal weight calculated?
A.  It's the weight that corresponds to a BMI of 25.

Q.  How is BMI calculated?
A.  BMI = 10000 * mass[kg] / height[cm]
        = 703.1 * mass[lb] / height[in]

Q.  Is the BMI formula the same for both genders?
A.  Yes.  This is why the program does not ask for your gender.

Q.  Can I use this program on other calculators?
A.  Yes, if the "other calculator" is a TI-83 or 83+.

Q.  What is your e-mail address?
A.  danb2k@hotmail.com or danb_83@yahoo.com

Q.  Where can I find information about your other programs?
A.  http://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/authors/35/3568.html