Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5' 230 lbs

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BMI for Height

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in

and Weight

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What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft and weight 230 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5' and Weight 230 lbs is
44.91

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

16
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18.5
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40
44.91
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft is

94.7 lbs — 128 lbs

Weight 230 lbs is 101.98 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet, so you need to lose at least 101.98 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 230 Pounds and Height 5 Feet you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5' = 60 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 230lbs ÷ (60in)2 ) × 703

=

(230 ÷ 3600) × 703

=

0.06 × 703

=

44.91

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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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 5ft and weight 230 lbs? (The answer is: 44.91). Enter height (e.g. 5ft) and weight (e.g. 230 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI for Height

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in

and Weight

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BMI Table for 5' Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5' 215 lbs42Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 216 lbs42.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 217 lbs42.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 218 lbs42.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 219 lbs42.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 220 lbs43Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 221 lbs43.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 222 lbs43.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 223 lbs43.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 224 lbs43.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 225 lbs43.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 226 lbs44.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 227 lbs44.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 228 lbs44.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 229 lbs44.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 230 lbs44.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 231 lbs45.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 232 lbs45.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 233 lbs45.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 234 lbs45.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 235 lbs45.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 236 lbs46.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 237 lbs46.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 238 lbs46.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 239 lbs46.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 240 lbs46.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 241 lbs47.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 242 lbs47.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 243 lbs47.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 244 lbs47.7Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft and weight 230 lbs?

BMI for Height 5' and Weight 230 lbs is 44.91 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 230 pounds underweight for 5'?

No, 230 lbs 5' is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 230 lbs overweight for 5'?

Yes, 230 lbs 5' is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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