What is a Pound?
The pound is a unit of weight that is equivalent to 16 ounces or 0.45359237 kilograms.
Converting Kilograms to Pounds
To convert weight from kilograms to pounds, multiply the given kilogram value by the number 2.2046. That is, weight in pounds = weight in kilograms × 2.2046. For example: What is the weight of 8 kilograms in pounds? 8 kilograms × 2.2046 = 17.64 pounds.
Converting Pounds to Kilograms
To convert weight from pounds to kilograms, use the following formula: weight in kilograms = weight in pounds × (1 kg / 2.2 pounds). For example: A man weighs 176 pounds; what is his weight in kilograms? 176 pounds × (1 kg / 2.2 pounds) = 80 kg.
Body Mass Index
The Body Mass Index (BMI) indicates whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. The BMI value can be interpreted using the following table:
BMI < 18.5: Underweight
18.5 ≤ BMI < 24.9: Normal weight
25 ≤ BMI < 29.9: Overweight
30 ≤ BMI < 40: Obese
To calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI), we use the formula: BMI = [weight in pounds / (height in inches × height in inches)] × 703. For example: Weight = 180 pounds, Height = 68 inches. BMI = [180 pounds / (68 inches × 68 inches)] × 703 = 27.5.
