Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5' 196 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft and 196 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5' and Weight 196 lbs is
38.27
(Obese/Class II)
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38.27
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft is
94.7 lbs — 127.5 lbs
Weight 196 lbs is 68.49 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet, so you need to lose at least 68.49 lbs
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 196 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:
( 196lbs ÷ (60in)2 ) × 703
=(196 ÷ 3600) × 703
=0.05 × 703
=38.27
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' 181 lbs | 35.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 182 lbs | 35.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 183 lbs | 35.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 184 lbs | 35.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 185 lbs | 36.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 186 lbs | 36.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 187 lbs | 36.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 188 lbs | 36.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 189 lbs | 36.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 190 lbs | 37.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 191 lbs | 37.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 192 lbs | 37.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 193 lbs | 37.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 194 lbs | 37.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 195 lbs | 38.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 196 lbs | 38.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 197 lbs | 38.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 198 lbs | 38.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 199 lbs | 38.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 200 lbs | 39.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 201 lbs | 39.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 202 lbs | 39.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 203 lbs | 39.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 204 lbs | 39.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5' 205 lbs | 40 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5' 206 lbs | 40.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5' 207 lbs | 40.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5' 208 lbs | 40.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5' 209 lbs | 40.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5' 210 lbs | 41 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
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 196 lbs? (The answer is: 38.27). Enter height (e.g. 5ft) and weight (e.g. 196 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.