Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'7" 173 lbs

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What is BMI for 4ft 7in and 173 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 4'7" and Weight 173 lbs is
40.2

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

16
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18.5
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40.2
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 7in is

79.6 lbs — 107.1 lbs

Weight 173 lbs is 65.86 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 7 Inches, so you need to lose at least 65.86 lbs

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

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 173 Pounds 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:

( 173lbs ÷ (55in)2 ) × 703

=

(173 ÷ 3025) × 703

=

0.06 × 703

=

40.2

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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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 7in and 173 lbs? (The answer is: 40.2). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 7in) and weight (e.g. 173 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 4'7" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
4'7" 158 lbs36.7Obese/Class II
4'7" 159 lbs37Obese/Class II
4'7" 160 lbs37.2Obese/Class II
4'7" 161 lbs37.4Obese/Class II
4'7" 162 lbs37.7Obese/Class II
4'7" 163 lbs37.9Obese/Class II
4'7" 164 lbs38.1Obese/Class II
4'7" 165 lbs38.4Obese/Class II
4'7" 166 lbs38.6Obese/Class II
4'7" 167 lbs38.8Obese/Class II
4'7" 168 lbs39Obese/Class II
4'7" 169 lbs39.3Obese/Class II
4'7" 170 lbs39.5Obese/Class II
4'7" 171 lbs39.7Obese/Class II
4'7" 172 lbs40Obese/Class II
4'7" 173 lbs40.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 174 lbs40.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 175 lbs40.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 176 lbs40.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 177 lbs41.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 178 lbs41.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 179 lbs41.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 180 lbs41.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 181 lbs42.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 182 lbs42.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 183 lbs42.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 184 lbs42.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 185 lbs43Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 186 lbs43.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'7" 187 lbs43.5Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 7in and 173 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'7" and Weight 173 lbs is 40.2 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 173 pounds underweight for 4ft 7in?

No, 173 lbs 4ft 7in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 173 lbs overweight for 4ft 7in?

Yes, 173 lbs 4ft 7in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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