Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'8" 245 lbs

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What is BMI for 4ft 8in and 245 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 4'8" and Weight 245 lbs is
54.92

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

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

82.5 lbs — 111.1 lbs

Weight 245 lbs is 133.92 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 133.92 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.

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 245 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:

( 245lbs ÷ (56in)2 ) × 703

=

(245 ÷ 3136) × 703

=

54.92

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 245 lbs? (The answer is: 54.92). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 245 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" 82.5 lbs18.5Underweight/Mild thinness
4'8" 85 lbs19.1Normal/Healthy Weight
4'8" 90 lbs20.2Normal/Healthy Weight
4'8" 91 lbs20.4Normal/Healthy Weight
4'8" 100 lbs22.4Normal/Healthy Weight
4'8" 103 lbs23.1Normal/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" 111.1 lbs24.9Normal/Healthy Weight
4'8" 112 lbs25.1Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 114 lbs25.6Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 118 lbs26.5Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 120 lbs26.9Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 130 lbs29.1Overweight/Pre-obese
4'8" 135 lbs30.3Obese/Class I
4'8" 148 lbs33.2Obese/Class I
4'8" 171 lbs38.3Obese/Class II
4'8" 175 lbs39.2Obese/Class II
4'8" 180 lbs40.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 184 lbs41.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 200 lbs44.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 205 lbs46Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 237 lbs53.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 245 lbs54.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 264 lbs59.2Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 8in and 245 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'8" and Weight 245 lbs is 54.92 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 245 pounds underweight for 4ft 8in?

No, 245 lbs 4ft 8in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 245 lbs overweight for 4ft 8in?

Yes, 245 lbs 4ft 8in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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