Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'1" 143 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 1in and 143 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'1" and Weight 143 lbs is
27.02

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

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27.02
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 1in is

97.9 lbs — 131.8 lbs

Weight 143 lbs is 11.2 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 1 Inch, so you need to lose at least 11.2 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 143 Pounds and Height 5 Feet 1 Inch you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'1" = 61 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 143lbs ÷ (61in)2 ) × 703

=

(143 ÷ 3721) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

27.02

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 5ft 1in and 143 lbs? (The answer is: 27.02). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 1in) and weight (e.g. 143 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 5'1" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'1" 128 lbs24.2Normal/Healthy Weight
5'1" 129 lbs24.4Normal/Healthy Weight
5'1" 130 lbs24.6Normal/Healthy Weight
5'1" 131 lbs24.8Normal/Healthy Weight
5'1" 132 lbs24.9Normal/Healthy Weight
5'1" 133 lbs25.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 134 lbs25.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 135 lbs25.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 136 lbs25.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 137 lbs25.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 138 lbs26.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 139 lbs26.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 140 lbs26.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 141 lbs26.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 142 lbs26.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 143 lbs27Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 144 lbs27.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 145 lbs27.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 146 lbs27.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 147 lbs27.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 148 lbs28Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 149 lbs28.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 150 lbs28.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 151 lbs28.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 152 lbs28.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 153 lbs28.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 154 lbs29.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 155 lbs29.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 156 lbs29.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'1" 157 lbs29.7Overweight/Pre-obese

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 1in and 143 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'1" and Weight 143 lbs is 27.02 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 143 pounds underweight for 5ft 1in?

No, 143 lbs 5ft 1in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 143 lbs overweight for 5ft 1in?

Yes, 143 lbs 5ft 1in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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