Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'9" 172 lbs

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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)

16
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18.5
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37.22
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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

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

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:

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 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.

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BMI Table for 4'9" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
4'9" 157 lbs34Obese/Class I
4'9" 158 lbs34.2Obese/Class I
4'9" 159 lbs34.4Obese/Class I
4'9" 160 lbs34.6Obese/Class I
4'9" 161 lbs34.8Obese/Class I
4'9" 162 lbs35.1Obese/Class II
4'9" 163 lbs35.3Obese/Class II
4'9" 164 lbs35.5Obese/Class II
4'9" 165 lbs35.7Obese/Class II
4'9" 166 lbs35.9Obese/Class II
4'9" 167 lbs36.1Obese/Class II
4'9" 168 lbs36.4Obese/Class II
4'9" 169 lbs36.6Obese/Class II
4'9" 170 lbs36.8Obese/Class II
4'9" 171 lbs37Obese/Class II
4'9" 172 lbs37.2Obese/Class II
4'9" 173 lbs37.4Obese/Class II
4'9" 174 lbs37.7Obese/Class II
4'9" 175 lbs37.9Obese/Class II
4'9" 176 lbs38.1Obese/Class II
4'9" 177 lbs38.3Obese/Class II
4'9" 178 lbs38.5Obese/Class II
4'9" 179 lbs38.7Obese/Class II
4'9" 180 lbs39Obese/Class II
4'9" 181 lbs39.2Obese/Class II
4'9" 182 lbs39.4Obese/Class II
4'9" 183 lbs39.6Obese/Class II
4'9" 184 lbs39.8Obese/Class II
4'9" 185 lbs40Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 186 lbs40.3Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 9in and 172 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'9" and Weight 172 lbs is 37.22 (Obese/Class II)

Is 172 pounds underweight for 4ft 9in?

No, 172 lbs 4ft 9in is considered Obese/Class II

Is 172 lbs overweight for 4ft 9in?

Yes, 172 lbs 4ft 9in is considered Obese/Class II

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