Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5' 159 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft and weight 159 lbs?
Answer: BMI for Height 5' and Weight 159 lbs is
31.05
(Obese/Class I)
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft is
94.7 lbs — 128 lbs
Weight 159 lbs is 30.98 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet, so you need to lose at least 30.98 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 159 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:
( 159lbs ÷ (60in)2 ) × 703
=(159 ÷ 3600) × 703
=0.04 × 703
=31.05
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' 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 |
| 5' 162 lbs | 31.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 163 lbs | 31.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 164 lbs | 32 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 165 lbs | 32.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 166 lbs | 32.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 167 lbs | 32.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 168 lbs | 32.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 169 lbs | 33 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 170 lbs | 33.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 171 lbs | 33.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 172 lbs | 33.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 173 lbs | 33.8 | 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 male and female with height 5ft and weight 159 lbs? (The answer is: 31.05). Enter height (e.g. 5ft) and weight (e.g. 159 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.