Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'9" 259 lbs

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What is BMI for 4ft 9in and 259 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 4'9" and Weight 259 lbs is
56.04

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

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56.04
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 9in is

85.5 lbs — 115.1 lbs

Weight 259 lbs is 143.92 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 9 Inches, so you need to lose at least 143.92 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 259 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:

( 259lbs ÷ (57in)2 ) × 703

=

(259 ÷ 3249) × 703

=

0.08 × 703

=

56.04

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 259 lbs? (The answer is: 56.04). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 9in) and weight (e.g. 259 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" 244 lbs52.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 245 lbs53Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 246 lbs53.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 247 lbs53.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 248 lbs53.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 249 lbs53.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 250 lbs54.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 251 lbs54.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 252 lbs54.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 253 lbs54.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 254 lbs55Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 255 lbs55.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 256 lbs55.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 257 lbs55.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 258 lbs55.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 259 lbs56Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 260 lbs56.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 261 lbs56.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 262 lbs56.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 263 lbs56.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 264 lbs57.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 265 lbs57.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 266 lbs57.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 267 lbs57.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 268 lbs58Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 269 lbs58.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 270 lbs58.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 271 lbs58.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 272 lbs58.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'9" 273 lbs59.1Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 9in and 259 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'9" and Weight 259 lbs is 56.04 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 259 pounds underweight for 4ft 9in?

No, 259 lbs 4ft 9in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 259 lbs overweight for 4ft 9in?

Yes, 259 lbs 4ft 9in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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