Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5' 149 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft and 149 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5' and Weight 149 lbs is
29.1

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
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18.5
25
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40
29.1
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft is

94.7 lbs — 127.5 lbs

Weight 149 lbs is 21.49 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet, so you need to lose at least 21.49 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)

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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 5ft and 149 lbs? (The answer is: 29.1). Enter height (e.g. 5ft) and weight (e.g. 149 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

BMI Calculator (Imperial)

BMI for Height

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BMI Table for 5' Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5' 134 lbs26.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 135 lbs26.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 136 lbs26.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 137 lbs26.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 138 lbs27Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 139 lbs27.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 140 lbs27.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 141 lbs27.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 142 lbs27.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 143 lbs27.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 144 lbs28.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 145 lbs28.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 146 lbs28.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 147 lbs28.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 148 lbs28.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 149 lbs29.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 150 lbs29.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 151 lbs29.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 152 lbs29.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 153 lbs29.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 154 lbs30.1Obese/Class I
5' 155 lbs30.3Obese/Class I
5' 156 lbs30.5Obese/Class I
5' 157 lbs30.7Obese/Class I
5' 158 lbs30.9Obese/Class I
5' 159 lbs31.1Obese/Class I
5' 160 lbs31.2Obese/Class I
5' 161 lbs31.4Obese/Class I
5' 162 lbs31.6Obese/Class I
5' 163 lbs31.8Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft and 149 lbs?

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

Is 149 pounds underweight for 5ft?

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

Is 149 lbs overweight for 5ft?

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

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