Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'11" 120 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 11in and weight 120 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 120 lbs is
24.23

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
24.23
BMI Scale

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

91.6 lbs123.8 lbs

Weight 120 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -28.39 lbs or gain 3.79 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 120 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:

( 120lbs ÷ (59in)2 ) × 703

=

(120 ÷ 3481) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

24.23

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 120 lbs? (The answer is: 24.23). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 11in) and weight (e.g. 120 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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

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4'11" 121 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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4'11" 131 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
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FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 11in and weight 120 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 120 lbs is 24.23 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 120 pounds underweight for 4'11?

No, 120 lbs 4'11 is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 120 lbs overweight for 4'11"?

No, 120 lbs 4'11" is considered Normal/Healthy Weight