Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5' 174 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft and 174 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5' and Weight 174 lbs is
33.98

(Obese/Class I)

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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft is

94.8 lbs — 127.9 lbs

Weight 174 lbs is 46.1 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet, so you need to lose at least 46.1 lbs

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.

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 174 lbs 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:

( 174lbs ÷ (60in)2 ) × 703

=

(174 ÷ 3600) × 703

≈

33.98

BMI Table

For adults aged 18 and over, 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 Table for 5' Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5' 153 lbs29.88Overweight/Pre-obese
5' 154 lbs30.07Obese/Class I
5' 155 lbs30.27Obese/Class I
5' 156 lbs30.46Obese/Class I
5' 157 lbs30.66Obese/Class I
5' 158 lbs30.85Obese/Class I
5' 160 lbs31.24Obese/Class I
5' 161 lbs31.44Obese/Class I
5' 162 lbs31.64Obese/Class I
5' 164 lbs32.03Obese/Class I
5' 165 lbs32.22Obese/Class I
5' 166 lbs32.42Obese/Class I
5' 167 lbs32.61Obese/Class I
5' 170 lbs33.2Obese/Class I
5' 172 lbs33.59Obese/Class I
5' 174 lbs33.98Obese/Class I
5' 175 lbs34.17Obese/Class I
5' 176 lbs34.37Obese/Class I
5' 180 lbs35.15Obese/Class II
5' 185 lbs36.13Obese/Class II
5' 187 lbs36.52Obese/Class II
5' 188 lbs36.71Obese/Class II
5' 189 lbs36.91Obese/Class II
5' 190 lbs37.1Obese/Class II
5' 192 lbs37.49Obese/Class II
5' 193 lbs37.69Obese/Class II
5' 195 lbs38.08Obese/Class II
5' 200 lbs39.06Obese/Class II
5' 205 lbs40.03Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 210 lbs41.01Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft and 174 lbs?

BMI for Height 5' and Weight 174 lbs is 33.98 (Obese/Class I)

Is 174 pounds underweight for 5ft?

No, 174 lbs 5ft is considered Obese/Class I

Is 174 lbs overweight for 5ft?

Yes, 174 lbs 5ft is considered Obese/Class I

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