Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'2" 98 lbs

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What is BMI for 4ft 2in and 98 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 4'2" and Weight 98 lbs is
27.56

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

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27.56
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 2in is

65.8 lbs — 88.9 lbs

Weight 98 lbs is 9.1 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 feet 2 Inches, so you need to lose at least 9.1 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.

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 98 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:

( 98lbs ÷ (50in)2 ) × 703

=

(98 ÷ 2500) × 703

=

27.56

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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BMI Table for 4'2" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
4'2" 83 lbs23.3Normal/Healthy Weight
4'2" 84 lbs23.6Normal/Healthy Weight
4'2" 85 lbs23.9Normal/Healthy Weight
4'2" 86 lbs24.2Normal/Healthy Weight
4'2" 87 lbs24.5Normal/Healthy Weight
4'2" 88 lbs24.8Normal/Healthy Weight
4'2" 89 lbs25Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 90 lbs25.3Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 91 lbs25.6Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 92 lbs25.9Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 93 lbs26.2Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 94 lbs26.4Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 95 lbs26.7Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 96 lbs27Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 97 lbs27.3Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 98 lbs27.6Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 99 lbs27.8Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 100 lbs28.1Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 101 lbs28.4Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 102 lbs28.7Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 103 lbs29Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 104 lbs29.2Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 105 lbs29.5Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 106 lbs29.8Overweight/Pre-obese
4'2" 107 lbs30.1Obese/Class I
4'2" 108 lbs30.4Obese/Class I
4'2" 109 lbs30.7Obese/Class I
4'2" 110 lbs30.9Obese/Class I
4'2" 111 lbs31.2Obese/Class I
4'2" 112 lbs31.5Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 2in and 98 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'2" and Weight 98 lbs is 27.56 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 98 pounds underweight for 4ft 2in?

No, 98 lbs 4ft 2in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 98 lbs overweight for 4ft 2in?

Yes, 98 lbs 4ft 2in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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