Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5' 260 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 260 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5' and Weight 260 lbs is
50.77

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

16
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18.5
25
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35
40
50.77
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft is

94.7 lbs — 128 lbs

Weight 260 lbs is 131.98 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet, so you need to lose at least 131.98 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 260 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:

( 260lbs ÷ (60in)2 ) × 703

=

(260 ÷ 3600) × 703

=

0.07 × 703

=

50.77

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 260 lbs? (The answer is: 50.77). Enter height (e.g. 5ft) and weight (e.g. 260 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI for Height

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BMI Table for 5' Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5' 245 lbs47.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 246 lbs48Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 247 lbs48.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 248 lbs48.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 249 lbs48.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 250 lbs48.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 251 lbs49Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 252 lbs49.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 253 lbs49.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 254 lbs49.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 255 lbs49.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 256 lbs50Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 257 lbs50.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 258 lbs50.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 259 lbs50.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 260 lbs50.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 261 lbs51Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 262 lbs51.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 263 lbs51.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 264 lbs51.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 265 lbs51.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 266 lbs51.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 267 lbs52.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 268 lbs52.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 269 lbs52.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 270 lbs52.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 271 lbs52.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 272 lbs53.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 273 lbs53.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 274 lbs53.5Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft and weight 260 lbs?

BMI for Height 5' and Weight 260 lbs is 50.77 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 260 pounds underweight for 5'?

No, 260 lbs 5' is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 260 lbs overweight for 5'?

Yes, 260 lbs 5' is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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