Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'11" 256 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 11in and weight 256 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 256 lbs is
51.7

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
51.7
BMI Scale

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

91.6 lbs123.8 lbs

Weight 256 lbs is 132.21 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 11 Inches, so you need to lose at least 132.21 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 256 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:

( 256lbs ÷ (59in)2 ) × 703

=

(256 ÷ 3481) × 703

=

0.07 × 703

=

51.7

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
4'11" 241 lbs48.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 242 lbsMorbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 243 lbs49.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 244 lbsMorbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 245 lbs49.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 246 lbs49.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 247 lbs49.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 248 lbs50.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 249 lbs50.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 250 lbs50.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 251 lbs50.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 252 lbs50.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 253 lbs51.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 254 lbs51.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 255 lbs51.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 256 lbs51.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 257 lbs51.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 258 lbs52.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 259 lbs52.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 260 lbs52.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 261 lbs52.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 262 lbs52.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 263 lbs53.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 264 lbs53.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 265 lbs53.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 266 lbs53.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 267 lbs53.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 268 lbs54.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 269 lbs54.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'11" 270 lbs54.5Morbid Obesity/Class III

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 256 lbs? (The answer is: 51.7). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 11in) and weight (e.g. 256 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 11in and weight 256 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'11" and Weight 256 lbs is 51.7 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 256 pounds underweight for 4'11?

No, 256 lbs 4'11 is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 256 lbs overweight for 4'11"?

Yes, 256 lbs 4'11" is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III