Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'1" 165 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 1in and weight 165 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5'1" and Weight 165 lbs is
31.17

(Obese/Class I)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
31.17
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 1in is

97.9 lbs132.3 lbs

Weight 165 lbs is 32.67 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 1 Inch, so you need to lose at least 32.67 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 165 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:

( 165lbs ÷ (61in)2 ) × 703

=

(165 ÷ 3721) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

31.17

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)

See Also

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Obese/Class I
30.2Obese/Class I
30.4Obese/Class I
30.6Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
5'1" 169 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
5'1" 171 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
5'1" 173 lbsObese/Class I
32.9Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
5'1" 176 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
5'1" 178 lbsObese/Class I
5'1" 179 lbsObese/Class I

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 1in and weight 165 lbs? (The answer is: 31.17). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 1in) and weight (e.g. 165 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 1in and weight 165 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'1" and Weight 165 lbs is 31.17 (Obese/Class I)

Is 165 pounds underweight for 5'1?

No, 165 lbs 5'1 is considered Obese/Class I

Is 165 lbs overweight for 5'1"?

Yes, 165 lbs 5'1" is considered Obese/Class I