Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5' 147 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft and 147 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5' and Weight 147 lbs is
28.71
(Overweight/Pre-obese)
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28.71
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft is
94.7 lbs — 127.5 lbs
Weight 147 lbs is 19.49 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet, so you need to lose at least 19.49 lbs
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 147 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:
( 147lbs ÷ (60in)2 ) × 703
=(147 ÷ 3600) × 703
=0.04 × 703
=28.71
BMI Table
For adults over the age of 20 years, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:
| BMI | Weight Category |
|---|---|
| < 16 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 16 - 16.9 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 17 - 18.4 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 18.5 - 24.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 25 - 29.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 30 - 34.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 35 - 39.9 | Obese/Class II |
| ≥ 40 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
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See Also
- BMI Meaning - Check what given BMI means
- BMI Calculator (Metric) - Body Mass Index Calculator (kg/cm)
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Imperial) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in feet/inches
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Metric) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in centimeters
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BMI Table for 5' Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 5' 132 lbs | 25.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 133 lbs | 26 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 134 lbs | 26.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 135 lbs | 26.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 136 lbs | 26.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 137 lbs | 26.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 138 lbs | 27 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 139 lbs | 27.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 140 lbs | 27.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 141 lbs | 27.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 142 lbs | 27.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 143 lbs | 27.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 144 lbs | 28.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 145 lbs | 28.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 146 lbs | 28.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 147 lbs | 28.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 148 lbs | 28.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 149 lbs | 29.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 150 lbs | 29.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 151 lbs | 29.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 152 lbs | 29.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 153 lbs | 29.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5' 154 lbs | 30.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 155 lbs | 30.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 156 lbs | 30.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 157 lbs | 30.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 158 lbs | 30.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 159 lbs | 31.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 160 lbs | 31.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 161 lbs | 31.4 | Obese/Class I |
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 5ft and 147 lbs? (The answer is: 28.71). Enter height (e.g. 5ft) and weight (e.g. 147 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.