Body Measurements Converter
Convert height and weight between US Imperial and metric systems. Calculate BMI in both measurement systems for health and fitness tracking.
Body Measurements Converter
Conversion Results
150.0
Pounds (lbs)
68.0
Kilograms (kg)
10.7
Stone
Quick Conversion Tips
Weight
- • Quick estimate: Divide lbs by 2.2 to get kg
- • 1 pound = 0.454 kilograms
- • 1 kilogram = 2.205 pounds
- • 1 stone = 14 pounds = 6.35 kg
- • 100 kg = 220 lbs = 15.7 stone
Height
- • 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
- • 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
- • 5 feet = 152.4 cm
- • 6 feet = 182.9 cm
- • Quick estimate: Multiply feet by 30 for rough cm
Common Conversions
Average Heights
5\'4\" (163 cm)
Average female
5\'9\" (175 cm)
Average male
Weight Benchmarks
100 lbs45.4 kg
150 lbs68.0 kg
200 lbs90.7 kg
10 stone63.5 kg / 140 lbs
Understanding BMI
What is BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. It\'s used as a screening tool to identify potential weight problems in adults.
BMI Formula:
Metric: weight (kg) / height² (m)
Imperial: (weight (lbs) / height² (in)) × 703
BMI Limitations
- • Doesn\'t distinguish between muscle and fat
- • May not be accurate for athletes
- • Doesn\'t account for age or gender differences
- • Different standards for different ethnicities
- • Not suitable for children or pregnant women
International Differences
🇺🇸 United States
- • Uses pounds for weight
- • Feet & inches for height
- • BMI still calculated in metric
- • Medical records often dual-unit
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- • Stone & pounds for weight
- • Feet & inches commonly used
- • NHS uses metric officially
- • Mixed usage in daily life
🇪🇺 Europe & World
- • Kilograms for weight
- • Centimeters for height
- • Fully metric system
- • Consistent medical standards