Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'7" 165 lbs

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What is BMI for 4ft 7in and 165 lbs?

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BMI for Height 4'7" and Weight 165 lbs is
38.35

(Obese/Class II)

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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 7in is

79.6 lbs — 107.5 lbs

Weight 165 lbs is 57.5 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 feet 7 inches, so you need to lose at least 57.5 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 165 lbs and Height 4 feet 7 inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (4'7" = 55 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 165lbs ÷ (55in)2 ) × 703

=

(165 ÷ 3025) × 703

≈

38.35

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 4'7" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
4'7" 150 lbs34.86Obese/Class I
4'7" 151 lbs35.09Obese/Class II
4'7" 152 lbs35.32Obese/Class II
4'7" 153 lbs35.56Obese/Class II
4'7" 154 lbs35.79Obese/Class II
4'7" 155 lbs36.02Obese/Class II
4'7" 156 lbs36.25Obese/Class II
4'7" 157 lbs36.49Obese/Class II
4'7" 158 lbs36.72Obese/Class II
4'7" 159 lbs36.95Obese/Class II
4'7" 160 lbs37.18Obese/Class II
4'7" 161 lbs37.42Obese/Class II
4'7" 162 lbs37.65Obese/Class II
4'7" 163 lbs37.88Obese/Class II
4'7" 164 lbs38.11Obese/Class II
4'7" 165 lbs38.35Obese/Class II
4'7" 166 lbs38.58Obese/Class II
4'7" 167 lbs38.81Obese/Class II
4'7" 168 lbs39.04Obese/Class II
4'7" 169 lbs39.28Obese/Class II
4'7" 170 lbs39.51Obese/Class II
4'7" 171 lbs39.74Obese/Class II
4'7" 172 lbs39.97Obese/Class II
4'7" 173 lbs40.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 174 lbs40.44Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 175 lbs40.67Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 176 lbs40.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 177 lbs41.13Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 178 lbs41.37Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 179 lbs41.6Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 7in and 165 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'7" and Weight 165 lbs is 38.35 (Obese/Class II)

Is 165 pounds underweight for 4ft 7in?

No, 165 lbs 4ft 7in is considered Obese/Class II

Is 165 lbs overweight for 4ft 7in?

Yes, 165 lbs 4ft 7in is considered Obese/Class II

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