Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'6" 127 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 6in and weight 127 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 127 lbs is
20.5

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

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20.5
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 6in is

114.6 lbs154.9 lbs

Weight 127 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -12.37 lbs or gain 27.91 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 127 Pounds and Height 5 Feet 6 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'6" = 66 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 127lbs ÷ (66in)2 ) × 703

=

(127 ÷ 4356) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

20.5

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)

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 6in and weight 127 lbs? (The answer is: 20.5). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 6in) and weight (e.g. 127 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 6in and weight 127 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 127 lbs is 20.5 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 127 pounds underweight for 5'6?

No, 127 lbs 5'6 is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 127 lbs overweight for 5'6"?

No, 127 lbs 5'6" is considered Normal/Healthy Weight