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BMI Calculation Incorrect - Not confusing it for body fat%

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‎08-31-2019 17:33

‎08-31-2019 17:33

Hi!
So, I'm 4'11.5 and 149.5 lbs. My BMI on other calculators say that it should be read as 29.7 however Fitbit reads it 30.1. I noticed that it doesn't keep the .5" in my height, but being read at 4'11 would be a BMI of 30.2 which is still closer to what fitbit says, but also incorrect.

 

Any suggestions?

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‎08-31-2019 23:36

‎08-31-2019 23:36

Go metric and enter your height as 151 cm.

Dominique | Finland

Ionic, Aria, Flyer, TrendWeight | Windows 7, OS X 10.13.5 | Motorola Moto G6 (Android 9), iPad Air (iOS 12.4.4)

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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‎08-31-2019 23:36

‎08-31-2019 23:36

Go metric and enter your height as 151 cm.

Dominique | Finland

Ionic, Aria, Flyer, TrendWeight | Windows 7, OS X 10.13.5 | Motorola Moto G6 (Android 9), iPad Air (iOS 12.4.4)

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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‎09-02-2019 14:09

In response to Dominique

‎09-02-2019 14:09

Perfect this fixed it. Thank you!

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