Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'9" 171 lbs
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What is BMI for 4ft 9in and 171 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 4'9" and Weight 171 lbs is
37
(Obese/Class II)
16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
37
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 9in is
85.5 lbs — 115.5 lbs
Weight 171 lbs is 55.46 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 feet 9 Inches, so you need to lose at least 55.46 lbs
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 171 Pounds 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:
( 171lbs ÷ (57in)2 ) × 703
=(171 ÷ 3249) × 703
=37
BMI Table
For adults over the age of 20 years, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:
| BMI | Weight Category |
|---|---|
| < 16 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 16 - 16.9 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 17 - 18.4 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 18.5 - 24.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 25 - 29.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 30 - 34.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 35 - 39.9 | Obese/Class II |
| ≥ 40 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
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- BMI Meaning - Check what given BMI means
- BMI Calculator (Metric) - Body Mass Index Calculator (kg/cm)
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Imperial) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in feet/inches
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Metric) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in centimeters
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BMI Table for 4'9" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 4'9" 93 lbs | 20.1 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 4'9" 94 lbs | 20.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 4'9" 95 lbs | 20.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 4'9" 99 lbs | 21.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 4'9" 100 lbs | 21.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 4'9" 105 lbs | 22.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 4'9" 110 lbs | 23.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 4'9" 115 lbs | 24.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 4'9" 115.5 lbs | 25 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 4'9" 120 lbs | 26 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 4'9" 121 lbs | 26.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 4'9" 125 lbs | 27.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 4'9" 130 lbs | 28.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 4'9" 135 lbs | 29.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 4'9" 136 lbs | 29.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 4'9" 138 lbs | 29.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 4'9" 139 lbs | 30.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 4'9" 140 lbs | 30.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 4'9" 148 lbs | 32 | Obese/Class I |
| 4'9" 150 lbs | 32.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 4'9" 151 lbs | 32.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 4'9" 155 lbs | 33.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 4'9" 157 lbs | 34 | Obese/Class I |
| 4'9" 161 lbs | 34.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 4'9" 171 lbs | 37 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 172 lbs | 37.2 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 190 lbs | 41.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'9" 225 lbs | 48.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'9" 228 lbs | 49.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'9" 259 lbs | 56 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
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 9in and 171 lbs? (The answer is: 37). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 9in) and weight (e.g. 171 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.
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