Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'11" 155 lbs

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What is BMI for 4ft 11in and 155 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 155 lbs is
31.3

(Obese/Class I)

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31.3
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 11in is

91.6 lbs — 123.3 lbs

Weight 155 lbs is 31.7 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 11 Inches, so you need to lose at least 31.7 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 155 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:

( 155lbs ÷ (59in)2 ) × 703

=

(155 ÷ 3481) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

31.3

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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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 4ft 11in and 155 lbs? (The answer is: 31.3). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 11in) and weight (e.g. 155 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" 140 lbs28.3Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 141 lbs28.5Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 142 lbs28.7Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 143 lbs28.9Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 144 lbs29.1Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 145 lbs29.3Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 146 lbs29.5Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 147 lbs29.7Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 148 lbs29.9Overweight/Pre-obese
4'11" 149 lbs30.1Obese/Class I
4'11" 150 lbs30.3Obese/Class I
4'11" 151 lbs30.5Obese/Class I
4'11" 152 lbs30.7Obese/Class I
4'11" 153 lbs30.9Obese/Class I
4'11" 154 lbs31.1Obese/Class I
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

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 11in and 155 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 155 lbs is 31.3 (Obese/Class I)

Is 155 pounds underweight for 4ft 11in?

No, 155 lbs 4ft 11in is considered Obese/Class I

Is 155 lbs overweight for 4ft 11in?

Yes, 155 lbs 4ft 11in is considered Obese/Class I

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