BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters, and it usually does not ...

The traditional measure for obesity -- a rough estimate of body fat, based on height and weight, called the body mass index -- is misleading and obsolete, and should be replaced with a new calculation ...

You’ve no doubt heard the carpentry proverb “Measure twice, cut once” and may even have made it a mantra for your own projects. But unless you know how to use a tape measure and correctly read its ...

Despite the impressive range of this Leica laser, it still delivers measurements with 1/16th of an inch accuracy and up to ...

Keeping track of the inches of certain body parts, like your hips, thighs, and biceps, can give you a solid summary of your weight-loss because your body becomes more compact as you gain muscle and ...

TOWSON, MD – A new national survey from Stanley, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and the world’s leading tape measure manufacturer, found that nearly half of residential trade professionals prioritize ...

If you know your U.S. history, there have been several attempts to adopt the metric system, all to no avail. It's the universal standard for most of the world and way more intuitive, yet the chances ...

You've heard the DIY commandment, "measure twice, cut once," and you can't do it without your trusty tape measure. You may have noticed in the process of getting those readings that the hooked tab at ...

If you are searching for an easy way to measure the height of your children you may be interested in a new smart measure called Kiko. Launched by Kickstarter this month the easy-to-use height ...