Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5' 143 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft and weight 143 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5' and Weight 143 lbs is
27.92

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
27.92
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft is

94.7 lbs128 lbs

Weight 143 lbs is 14.98 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet, so you need to lose at least 14.98 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 143 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:

( 143lbs ÷ (60in)2 ) × 703

=

(143 ÷ 3600) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

27.92

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 Table for 5' Height for Man and Woman

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5' 156 lbsObese/Class I
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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 143 lbs? (The answer is: 27.92). Enter height (e.g. 5ft) and weight (e.g. 143 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft and weight 143 lbs?

BMI for Height 5' and Weight 143 lbs is 27.92 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 143 pounds underweight for 5'?

No, 143 lbs 5' is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 143 lbs overweight for 5'?

Yes, 143 lbs 5' is considered Overweight/Pre-obese