Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'11" 170 lbs

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What is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 11in and weight 170 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 170 lbs is
34.33

(Obese/Class I)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
34.33
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 11in is

91.6 lbs — 123.8 lbs

Weight 170 lbs is 46.21 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 11 Inches, so you need to lose at least 46.21 lbs

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

How to Calculate BMI

BMI Formula: BMI = ( weightlbs ÷ (heightin)2 ) × 703

According to Body Mass Index (BMI) Formula if you want to calculate BMI for Weight 170 Pounds and Height 4 Feet 11 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (4'11" = 59 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 170lbs ÷ (59in)2 ) × 703

=

(170 ÷ 3481) × 703

=

0.05 × 703

=

34.33

BMI Table

For adults over the age of 20 years, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:

BMIWeight Category
< 16Underweight/Severe thinness
16 - 16.9Underweight/Moderate thinness
17 - 18.4Underweight/Mild thinness
18.5 - 24.9Normal/Healthy Weight
25 - 29.9Overweight/Pre-obese
30 - 34.9Obese/Class I
35 - 39.9Obese/Class II
≥ 40Morbid Obesity/Class III

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

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BMI Calculator (Imperial)

This calculator will help you to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) for a given weight (lbs) and height (feet & inches). For example, it can help you find out what is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 11in and weight 170 lbs? (The answer is: 34.33). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 11in) and weight (e.g. 170 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 4'11" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
4'11" 155 lbs31.3Obese/Class I
4'11" 156 lbs31.5Obese/Class I
4'11" 157 lbs31.7Obese/Class I
4'11" 158 lbs31.9Obese/Class I
4'11" 159 lbs32.1Obese/Class I
4'11" 160 lbs32.3Obese/Class I
4'11" 161 lbs32.5Obese/Class I
4'11" 162 lbs32.7Obese/Class I
4'11" 163 lbs32.9Obese/Class I
4'11" 164 lbs33.1Obese/Class I
4'11" 165 lbs33.3Obese/Class I
4'11" 166 lbs33.5Obese/Class I
4'11" 167 lbs33.7Obese/Class I
4'11" 168 lbs33.9Obese/Class I
4'11" 169 lbs34.1Obese/Class I
4'11" 170 lbs34.3Obese/Class I
4'11" 171 lbs34.5Obese/Class I
4'11" 172 lbs34.7Obese/Class I
4'11" 173 lbs34.9Obese/Class I
4'11" 174 lbs35.1Obese/Class II
4'11" 175 lbs35.3Obese/Class II
4'11" 176 lbs35.5Obese/Class II
4'11" 177 lbs35.8Obese/Class II
4'11" 178 lbs36Obese/Class II
4'11" 179 lbs36.2Obese/Class II
4'11" 180 lbs36.4Obese/Class II
4'11" 181 lbs36.6Obese/Class II
4'11" 182 lbs36.8Obese/Class II
4'11" 183 lbs37Obese/Class II
4'11" 184 lbs37.2Obese/Class II

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 11in and weight 170 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 170 lbs is 34.33 (Obese/Class I)

Is 170 pounds underweight for 4'11?

No, 170 lbs 4'11 is considered Obese/Class I

Is 170 lbs overweight for 4'11"?

Yes, 170 lbs 4'11" is considered Obese/Class I

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