Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5' 149 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft and weight 149 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5' and Weight 149 lbs is
29.1

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
29.1
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft is

94.7 lbs128 lbs

Weight 149 lbs is 20.98 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet, so you need to lose at least 20.98 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 149 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:

( 149lbs ÷ (60in)2 ) × 703

=

(149 ÷ 3600) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

29.1

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
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Obese/Class I
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5' 156 lbsObese/Class I
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5' 161 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 149 lbs? (The answer is: 29.1). Enter height (e.g. 5ft) and weight (e.g. 149 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft and weight 149 lbs?

BMI for Height 5' and Weight 149 lbs is 29.1 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 149 pounds underweight for 5'?

No, 149 lbs 5' is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 149 lbs overweight for 5'?

Yes, 149 lbs 5' is considered Overweight/Pre-obese