Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'8" 237 lbs

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What is BMI for 4ft 8in and 237 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 4'8" and Weight 237 lbs is
53.13

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

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53.13
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 8in is

82.5 lbs — 111.1 lbs

Weight 237 lbs is 125.92 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 125.92 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 237 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:

( 237lbs ÷ (56in)2 ) × 703

=

(237 ÷ 3136) × 703

=

0.08 × 703

=

53.13

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 237 lbs? (The answer is: 53.13). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 237 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" 222 lbs49.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 223 lbs50Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 224 lbs50.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 225 lbs50.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 226 lbs50.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 227 lbs50.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 228 lbs51.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 229 lbs51.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 230 lbs51.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 231 lbs51.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 232 lbs52Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 233 lbs52.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 234 lbs52.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 235 lbs52.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 236 lbs52.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 237 lbs53.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 238 lbs53.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 239 lbs53.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 240 lbs53.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 241 lbs54Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 242 lbs54.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 243 lbs54.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 244 lbs54.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 245 lbs54.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 246 lbs55.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 247 lbs55.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 248 lbs55.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 249 lbs55.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 250 lbs56Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 251 lbs56.3Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 8in and 237 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'8" and Weight 237 lbs is 53.13 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 237 pounds underweight for 4ft 8in?

No, 237 lbs 4ft 8in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 237 lbs overweight for 4ft 8in?

Yes, 237 lbs 4ft 8in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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