Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'2" 172 lbs
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What is BMI for 4ft 2in and 172 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 4'2" and Weight 172 lbs is
48.37
(Morbid Obesity/Class III)
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48.37
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 2in is
65.8 lbs — 88.9 lbs
Weight 172 lbs is 83.1 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 feet 2 Inches, so you need to lose at least 83.1 lbs
Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment.
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 172 Pounds and Height 4 feet 2 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (4'2" = 50 inches) and then multiply by 703
Here is the complete solution:
( 172lbs ÷ (50in)2 ) × 703
=(172 ÷ 2500) × 703
=48.37
BMI Table
For adults over the age of 20 years, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:
| BMI | Weight Category |
|---|---|
| < 16 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 16 - 16.9 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 17 - 18.4 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 18.5 - 24.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 25 - 29.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 30 - 34.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 35 - 39.9 | Obese/Class II |
| ≥ 40 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
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- BMI Meaning - Check what given BMI means
- BMI Calculator (Metric) - Body Mass Index Calculator (kg/cm)
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Imperial) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in feet/inches
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Metric) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in centimeters
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BMI Table for 4'2" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 4'2" 157 lbs | 44.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 158 lbs | 44.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 159 lbs | 44.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 160 lbs | 45 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 161 lbs | 45.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 162 lbs | 45.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 163 lbs | 45.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 164 lbs | 46.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 165 lbs | 46.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 166 lbs | 46.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 167 lbs | 47 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 168 lbs | 47.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 169 lbs | 47.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 170 lbs | 47.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 171 lbs | 48.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 172 lbs | 48.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 173 lbs | 48.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 174 lbs | 48.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 175 lbs | 49.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 176 lbs | 49.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 177 lbs | 49.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 178 lbs | 50.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 179 lbs | 50.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 180 lbs | 50.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 181 lbs | 50.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 182 lbs | 51.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 183 lbs | 51.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 184 lbs | 51.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 185 lbs | 52 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'2" 186 lbs | 52.3 | Morbid 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 4ft 2in and 172 lbs? (The answer is: 48.37). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 172 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.
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