Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'11" 85 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 11in and weight 85 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 85 lbs is
17.17

(Underweight/Mild thinness)

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17.17
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 11in is

91.6 lbs123.8 lbs

Weight 85 lbs is 6.61 lbs less than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 11 Inches, so you need to gain at least 6.61 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 85 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:

( 85lbs ÷ (59in)2 ) × 703

=

(85 ÷ 3481) × 703

=

0.02 × 703

=

17.17

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)

See Also

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 85 lbs? (The answer is: 17.17). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 11in) and weight (e.g. 85 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
4'11" 70 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
4'11" 71 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
4'11" 72 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
4'11" 73 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
4'11" 74 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
4'11" 75 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
4'11" 76 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
4'11" 77 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
4'11" 78 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
4'11" 79 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
4'11" 80 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
4'11" 81 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
4'11" 82 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
Underweight/Moderate thinness
Underweight/Moderate thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
Normal/Healthy Weight
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FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 11in and weight 85 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 85 lbs is 17.17 (Underweight/Mild thinness)

Is 85 pounds underweight for 4'11?

Yes, 85 lbs 4'11 is considered Underweight/Mild thinness

Is 85 lbs overweight for 4'11"?

No, 85 lbs 4'11" is considered Underweight/Mild thinness