Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5' 189 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft and 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)

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 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

=

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 Table for 5' Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5' 160 lbs31.2Obese/Class I
5' 161 lbs31.4Obese/Class I
5' 162 lbs31.6Obese/Class I
5' 164 lbs32Obese/Class I
5' 165 lbs32.2Obese/Class I
5' 166 lbs32.4Obese/Class I
5' 167 lbs32.6Obese/Class I
5' 170 lbs33.2Obese/Class I
5' 172 lbs33.6Obese/Class I
5' 174 lbs34Obese/Class I
5' 175 lbs34.2Obese/Class I
5' 176 lbs34.4Obese/Class I
5' 180 lbs35.2Obese/Class II
5' 185 lbs36.1Obese/Class II
5' 187 lbs36.5Obese/Class II
5' 189 lbs36.9Obese/Class II
5' 190 lbs37.1Obese/Class II
5' 192 lbs37.5Obese/Class II
5' 193 lbs37.7Obese/Class II
5' 195 lbs38.1Obese/Class II
5' 200 lbs39.1Obese/Class II
5' 205 lbs40Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 210 lbs41Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 212 lbs41.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 215 lbs42Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 217 lbs42.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 220 lbs43Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 230 lbs44.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 237 lbs46.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
5' 244 lbs47.7Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft and 189 lbs?

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

Is 189 pounds underweight for 5ft?

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

Is 189 lbs overweight for 5ft?

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

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