Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'9" 172 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 4ft 9in and weight 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 — 115.5 lbs
Weight 172 lbs is 56.46 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 9 Inches, so you need to lose at least 56.46 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 male and female with height 4ft 9in and weight 172 lbs? (The answer is: 37.22). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 9in) and weight (e.g. 172 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.