Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5' 161 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft and weight 161 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5' and Weight 161 lbs is
31.44

(Obese/Class I)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
31.44
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft is

94.7 lbs128 lbs

Weight 161 lbs is 32.98 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet, so you need to lose at least 32.98 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 161 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:

( 161lbs ÷ (60in)2 ) × 703

=

(161 ÷ 3600) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

31.44

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
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
5' 158 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
5' 162 lbsObese/Class I
5' 163 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
5' 168 lbsObese/Class I
5' 169 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
5' 171 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
5' 173 lbsObese/Class I
5' 174 lbsObese/Class I
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 161 lbs? (The answer is: 31.44). Enter height (e.g. 5ft) and weight (e.g. 161 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft and weight 161 lbs?

BMI for Height 5' and Weight 161 lbs is 31.44 (Obese/Class I)

Is 161 pounds underweight for 5'?

No, 161 lbs 5' is considered Obese/Class I

Is 161 lbs overweight for 5'?

Yes, 161 lbs 5' is considered Obese/Class I