Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'8" 148 lbs

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What is BMI for 4ft 8in and 148 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 4'8" and Weight 148 lbs is
33.18

(Obese/Class I)

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33.18
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 8in is

82.5 lbs — 111.1 lbs

Weight 148 lbs is 36.92 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 36.92 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 148 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:

( 148lbs ÷ (56in)2 ) × 703

=

(148 ÷ 3136) × 703

=

0.05 × 703

=

33.18

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 148 lbs? (The answer is: 33.18). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 148 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
4'8" 133 lbs29.8Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 134 lbs30Obese/Class I
4'8" 135 lbs30.3Obese/Class I
4'8" 136 lbs30.5Obese/Class I
4'8" 137 lbs30.7Obese/Class I
4'8" 138 lbs30.9Obese/Class I
4'8" 139 lbs31.2Obese/Class I
4'8" 140 lbs31.4Obese/Class I
4'8" 141 lbs31.6Obese/Class I
4'8" 142 lbs31.8Obese/Class I
4'8" 143 lbs32.1Obese/Class I
4'8" 144 lbs32.3Obese/Class I
4'8" 145 lbs32.5Obese/Class I
4'8" 146 lbs32.7Obese/Class I
4'8" 147 lbs33Obese/Class I
4'8" 148 lbs33.2Obese/Class I
4'8" 149 lbs33.4Obese/Class I
4'8" 150 lbs33.6Obese/Class I
4'8" 151 lbs33.9Obese/Class I
4'8" 152 lbs34.1Obese/Class I
4'8" 153 lbs34.3Obese/Class I
4'8" 154 lbs34.5Obese/Class I
4'8" 155 lbs34.8Obese/Class I
4'8" 156 lbs35Obese/Class I
4'8" 157 lbs35.2Obese/Class II
4'8" 158 lbs35.4Obese/Class II
4'8" 159 lbs35.6Obese/Class II
4'8" 160 lbs35.9Obese/Class II
4'8" 161 lbs36.1Obese/Class II
4'8" 162 lbs36.3Obese/Class II

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 8in and 148 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'8" and Weight 148 lbs is 33.18 (Obese/Class I)

Is 148 pounds underweight for 4ft 8in?

No, 148 lbs 4ft 8in is considered Obese/Class I

Is 148 lbs overweight for 4ft 8in?

Yes, 148 lbs 4ft 8in is considered Obese/Class I

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