Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'5" 179 lbs

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What is BMI for 4ft 5in and 179 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 4'5" and Weight 179 lbs is
44.8

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 5in is

74 lbs — 99.8 lbs

Weight 179 lbs is 79.2 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 feet 5 inches, so you need to lose at least 79.2 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 179 lbs and Height 4 feet 5 inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (4'5" = 53 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 179lbs ÷ (53in)2 ) × 703

=

(179 ÷ 2809) × 703

≈

44.8

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 4'5" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
4'5" 74 lbs18.52Normal/Healthy Weight
4'5" 85 lbs21.27Normal/Healthy Weight
4'5" 90 lbs22.52Normal/Healthy Weight
4'5" 91 lbs22.77Normal/Healthy Weight
4'5" 93 lbs23.27Normal/Healthy Weight
4'5" 95 lbs23.78Normal/Healthy Weight
4'5" 96 lbs24.03Normal/Healthy Weight
4'5" 97 lbs24.28Normal/Healthy Weight
4'5" 98 lbs24.53Normal/Healthy Weight
4'5" 99.9 lbs25Overweight/Pre-obese
4'5" 100 lbs25.03Overweight/Pre-obese
4'5" 108 lbs27.03Overweight/Pre-obese
4'5" 119 lbs29.78Overweight/Pre-obese
4'5" 132 lbs33.04Obese/Class I
4'5" 144 lbs36.04Obese/Class II
4'5" 160 lbs40.04Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'5" 179 lbs44.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'5" 219 lbs54.81Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 5in and 179 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'5" and Weight 179 lbs is 44.8 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 179 pounds underweight for 4ft 5in?

No, 179 lbs 4ft 5in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 179 lbs overweight for 4ft 5in?

Yes, 179 lbs 4ft 5in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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