If your bmi is less than 185 it falls within the underweight range. How to measure 1. The tape should start at the base of the. A firm tape should be used. Natural waist the location of this. Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below.
Neck start at the back of the neck and pull the tape around the middle. You want to. Measure the circumference of your chest. Measure the circumference of your waist. If your bmi is 185 to 249 it falls within the normal or healthy weight range. If your bmi is 250 to 299 it falls within the overweight range.
Or determine your bmi by finding your height and weight in this bmi index chart. The amount of fat is the critical measurement. The measuring tape should not be pulled while measurement is taken. Use metric s it is more accurate and easier to use. Determining how much you should weigh is not a simple matter of looking at a height weight chart but includes considering the amount of bone muscle and fat in your bodys composition. Stand straight tall and breathe normally when taking measurements.
Use the correct type of tape measure. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap. Bust you need the tape to come around your back at a level where it reaches the fullest point. Each measurement should be. When taking body measurements you need to use the correct type of tape measure. Guidelineprinciples for taking body measurements 1.
Using a tape measure 1. A good indicator of how much fat you carry is the body mass index bmi. Some measurements may be taken. Measurement should be taken over usual and fitted garment. Your hands need to. Use the tape to circle.