Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'9" 172 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 4ft 9in and 172 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 4'9" and Weight 172 lbs is
37.22
(Obese/Class II)
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37.22
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 9in is
85.5 lbs — 115.1 lbs
Weight 172 lbs is 56.92 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 9 Inches, so you need to lose at least 56.92 lbs
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 172 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:
( 172lbs ÷ (57in)2 ) × 703
=(172 ÷ 3249) × 703
=0.05 × 703
=37.22
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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See Also
- 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" 157 lbs | 34 | Obese/Class I |
| 4'9" 158 lbs | 34.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 4'9" 159 lbs | 34.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 4'9" 160 lbs | 34.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 4'9" 161 lbs | 34.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 4'9" 162 lbs | 35.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 163 lbs | 35.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 164 lbs | 35.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 165 lbs | 35.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 166 lbs | 35.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 167 lbs | 36.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 168 lbs | 36.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 169 lbs | 36.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 170 lbs | 36.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 171 lbs | 37 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 172 lbs | 37.2 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 173 lbs | 37.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 174 lbs | 37.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 175 lbs | 37.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 176 lbs | 38.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 177 lbs | 38.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 178 lbs | 38.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 179 lbs | 38.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 180 lbs | 39 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 181 lbs | 39.2 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 182 lbs | 39.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 183 lbs | 39.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 184 lbs | 39.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 4'9" 185 lbs | 40 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 4'9" 186 lbs | 40.3 | 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 172 lbs? (The answer is: 37.22). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 9in) and weight (e.g. 172 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.