Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'11" 148 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 11in and weight 148 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 148 lbs is
29.89

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
29.89
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 11in is

91.6 lbs123.8 lbs

Weight 148 lbs is 24.21 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 11 Inches, so you need to lose at least 24.21 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 148 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:

( 148lbs ÷ (59in)2 ) × 703

=

(148 ÷ 3481) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

29.89

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
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 137 lbsOverweight/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
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 148 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
4'11" 151 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
4'11" 154 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
4'11" 156 lbsObese/Class I
4'11" 157 lbsObese/Class I
4'11" 158 lbsObese/Class I
4'11" 159 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
4'11" 161 lbsObese/Class I
4'11" 162 lbsObese/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 148 lbs? (The answer is: 29.89). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 11in) and weight (e.g. 148 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 11in and weight 148 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 148 lbs is 29.89 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 148 pounds underweight for 4'11?

No, 148 lbs 4'11 is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 148 lbs overweight for 4'11"?

Yes, 148 lbs 4'11" is considered Overweight/Pre-obese