Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'9" 148 lbs

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What is BMI for 4ft 9in and 148 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 4'9" and Weight 148 lbs is
32.02

(Obese/Class I)

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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 9in is

85.5 lbs — 115.5 lbs

Weight 148 lbs is 32.5 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 feet 9 inches, so you need to lose at least 32.5 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. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.

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 lbs and Height 4 feet 9 inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (4'9" = 57 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 148lbs ÷ (57in)2 ) × 703

=

(148 ÷ 3249) × 703

≈

32.02

BMI Table

For adults aged 18 and over, 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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BMI Table for 4'9" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
4'9" 92 lbs19.91Normal/Healthy Weight
4'9" 93 lbs20.12Normal/Healthy Weight
4'9" 94 lbs20.34Normal/Healthy Weight
4'9" 95 lbs20.56Normal/Healthy Weight
4'9" 99 lbs21.42Normal/Healthy Weight
4'9" 100 lbs21.64Normal/Healthy Weight
4'9" 110 lbs23.8Normal/Healthy Weight
4'9" 115 lbs24.88Normal/Healthy Weight
4'9" 115.5 lbs24.99Normal/Healthy Weight
4'9" 120 lbs25.96Overweight/Pre-obese
4'9" 121 lbs26.18Overweight/Pre-obese
4'9" 125 lbs27.05Overweight/Pre-obese
4'9" 130 lbs28.13Overweight/Pre-obese
4'9" 135 lbs29.21Overweight/Pre-obese
4'9" 136 lbs29.43Overweight/Pre-obese
4'9" 138 lbs29.86Overweight/Pre-obese
4'9" 139 lbs30.08Obese/Class I
4'9" 140 lbs30.29Obese/Class I
4'9" 148 lbs32.02Obese/Class I
4'9" 150 lbs32.46Obese/Class I
4'9" 151 lbs32.67Obese/Class I
4'9" 155 lbs33.54Obese/Class I
4'9" 157 lbs33.97Obese/Class I
4'9" 161 lbs34.84Obese/Class I
4'9" 171 lbs37Obese/Class II
4'9" 172 lbs37.22Obese/Class II
4'9" 190 lbs41.11Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 225 lbs48.68Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 228 lbs49.33Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 259 lbs56.04Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 9in and 148 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'9" and Weight 148 lbs is 32.02 (Obese/Class I)

Is 148 pounds underweight for 4ft 9in?

No, 148 lbs 4ft 9in is considered Obese/Class I

Is 148 lbs overweight for 4ft 9in?

Yes, 148 lbs 4ft 9in is considered Obese/Class I

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