Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'2" 117 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 2in and weight 117 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5'2" and Weight 117 lbs is
21.4

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

16
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18.5
25
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40
21.4
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 2in is

101.2 lbs136.7 lbs

Weight 117 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -15.84 lbs or gain 19.7 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 117 Pounds and Height 5 Feet 2 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'2" = 62 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 117lbs ÷ (62in)2 ) × 703

=

(117 ÷ 3844) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

21.4

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)

See Also

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 2in and weight 117 lbs? (The answer is: 21.4). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 117 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 2in and weight 117 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'2" and Weight 117 lbs is 21.4 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 117 pounds underweight for 5'2?

No, 117 lbs 5'2 is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 117 lbs overweight for 5'2"?

No, 117 lbs 5'2" is considered Normal/Healthy Weight