Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'11" 138 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 11in and weight 138 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 138 lbs is
27.87

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
27.87
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 11in is

91.6 lbs123.8 lbs

Weight 138 lbs is 14.21 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 11 Inches, so you need to lose at least 14.21 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 138 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:

( 138lbs ÷ (59in)2 ) × 703

=

(138 ÷ 3481) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

27.87

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)

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
Normal/Healthy Weight
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 129 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 131 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 141 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 142 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 143 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 144 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 146 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 149 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
4'11" 151 lbs30.5Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I

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 138 lbs? (The answer is: 27.87). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 11in) and weight (e.g. 138 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 11in and weight 138 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 138 lbs is 27.87 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 138 pounds underweight for 4'11?

No, 138 lbs 4'11 is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 138 lbs overweight for 4'11"?

Yes, 138 lbs 4'11" is considered Overweight/Pre-obese