Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5' 189 lbs

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BMI for Height

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What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft and weight 189 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5' and Weight 189 lbs is
36.91

(Obese/Class II)

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36.91
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft is

94.7 lbs — 128 lbs

Weight 189 lbs is 60.98 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet, so you need to lose at least 60.98 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 189 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:

( 189lbs ÷ (60in)2 ) × 703

=

(189 ÷ 3600) × 703

=

0.05 × 703

=

36.91

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 male and female with height 5ft and weight 189 lbs? (The answer is: 36.91). Enter height (e.g. 5ft) and weight (e.g. 189 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI for Height

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BMI Table for 5' Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5' 174 lbs34Obese/Class I
5' 175 lbs34.2Obese/Class I
5' 176 lbs34.4Obese/Class I
5' 177 lbs34.6Obese/Class I
5' 178 lbs34.8Obese/Class I
5' 179 lbs35Obese/Class I
5' 180 lbs35.2Obese/Class II
5' 181 lbs35.4Obese/Class II
5' 182 lbs35.5Obese/Class II
5' 183 lbs35.7Obese/Class II
5' 184 lbs35.9Obese/Class II
5' 185 lbs36.1Obese/Class II
5' 186 lbs36.3Obese/Class II
5' 187 lbs36.5Obese/Class II
5' 188 lbs36.7Obese/Class II
5' 189 lbs36.9Obese/Class II
5' 190 lbs37.1Obese/Class II
5' 191 lbs37.3Obese/Class II
5' 192 lbs37.5Obese/Class II
5' 193 lbs37.7Obese/Class II
5' 194 lbs37.9Obese/Class II
5' 195 lbs38.1Obese/Class II
5' 196 lbs38.3Obese/Class II
5' 197 lbs38.5Obese/Class II
5' 198 lbs38.7Obese/Class II
5' 199 lbs38.9Obese/Class II
5' 200 lbs39.1Obese/Class II
5' 201 lbs39.3Obese/Class II
5' 202 lbs39.5Obese/Class II
5' 203 lbs39.6Obese/Class II

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft and weight 189 lbs?

BMI for Height 5' and Weight 189 lbs is 36.91 (Obese/Class II)

Is 189 pounds underweight for 5'?

No, 189 lbs 5' is considered Obese/Class II

Is 189 lbs overweight for 5'?

Yes, 189 lbs 5' is considered Obese/Class II

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