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
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 2in is

65.8 lbs — 88.8 lbs

Weight 172 lbs is 83.2 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 feet 2 inches, so you need to lose at least 83.2 lbs

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.

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 lbs 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 aged 18 and over, 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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BMI Table for 4'2" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
4'2" 157 lbs44.15Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 158 lbs44.43Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 159 lbs44.71Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 160 lbs44.99Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 161 lbs45.27Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 162 lbs45.55Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 163 lbs45.84Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 164 lbs46.12Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 165 lbs46.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 166 lbs46.68Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 167 lbs46.96Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 168 lbs47.24Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 169 lbs47.52Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 170 lbs47.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 171 lbs48.09Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 172 lbs48.37Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 173 lbs48.65Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 174 lbs48.93Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 175 lbs49.21Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 176 lbs49.49Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 177 lbs49.77Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 178 lbs50.05Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 179 lbs50.33Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 180 lbs50.62Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 181 lbs50.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 182 lbs51.18Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 183 lbs51.46Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 184 lbs51.74Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 185 lbs52.02Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'2" 186 lbs52.3Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 2in and 172 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'2" and Weight 172 lbs is 48.37 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 172 pounds underweight for 4ft 2in?

No, 172 lbs 4ft 2in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 172 lbs overweight for 4ft 2in?

Yes, 172 lbs 4ft 2in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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