Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'8" 120 lbs

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What is BMI for 4ft 8in and 120 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 4'8" and Weight 120 lbs is
26.9

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
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18.5
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26.9
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 8in is

82.5 lbs — 111.1 lbs

Weight 120 lbs is 8.92 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 8.92 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 120 Pounds and Height 4 Feet 8 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (4'8" = 56 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 120lbs ÷ (56in)2 ) × 703

=

(120 ÷ 3136) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

26.9

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 8in and 120 lbs? (The answer is: 26.9). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 120 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI for Height

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BMI Table for 4'8" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
4'8" 105 lbs23.5Normal/Healthy Weight
4'8" 106 lbs23.8Normal/Healthy Weight
4'8" 107 lbs24Normal/Healthy Weight
4'8" 108 lbs24.2Normal/Healthy Weight
4'8" 109 lbs24.4Normal/Healthy Weight
4'8" 110 lbs24.7Normal/Healthy Weight
4'8" 111 lbs24.9Normal/Healthy Weight
4'8" 112 lbs25.1Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 113 lbs25.3Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 114 lbs25.6Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 115 lbs25.8Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 116 lbs26Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 117 lbs26.2Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 118 lbs26.5Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 119 lbs26.7Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 120 lbs26.9Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 121 lbs27.1Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 122 lbs27.4Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 123 lbs27.6Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 124 lbs27.8Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 125 lbs28Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 126 lbs28.3Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 127 lbs28.5Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 128 lbs28.7Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 129 lbs28.9Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 130 lbs29.1Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 131 lbs29.4Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 132 lbs29.6Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 133 lbs29.8Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 134 lbs30Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 8in and 120 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'8" and Weight 120 lbs is 26.9 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 120 pounds underweight for 4ft 8in?

No, 120 lbs 4ft 8in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 120 lbs overweight for 4ft 8in?

Yes, 120 lbs 4ft 8in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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