Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5' 170 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft and 170 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5' and Weight 170 lbs is
33.2
(Obese/Class I)
16
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18.5
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40
33.2
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft is
94.7 lbs — 127.5 lbs
Weight 170 lbs is 42.49 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet, so you need to lose at least 42.49 lbs
Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment.
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 170 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:
( 170lbs ÷ (60in)2 ) × 703
=(170 ÷ 3600) × 703
=33.2
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' 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' 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' 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' 170 lbs | 33.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 172 lbs | 33.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 174 lbs | 34 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 175 lbs | 34.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 176 lbs | 34.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 179 lbs | 35 | Obese/Class I |
| 5' 180 lbs | 35.2 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 183 lbs | 35.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 185 lbs | 36.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 187 lbs | 36.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 189 lbs | 36.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 190 lbs | 37.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 192 lbs | 37.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 193 lbs | 37.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 195 lbs | 38.1 | Obese/Class II |
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 170 lbs? (The answer is: 33.2). Enter height (e.g. 5ft) and weight (e.g. 170 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.