Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'1" 170 lbs
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What is BMI for 5ft 1in and 170 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'1" and Weight 170 lbs is
32.12
(Obese/Class I)
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32.12
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 1in is
97.9 lbs — 132.3 lbs
Weight 170 lbs is 37.67 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 1 Inch, so you need to lose at least 37.67 lbs
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 170 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:
( 170lbs ÷ (61in)2 ) × 703
=(170 ÷ 3721) × 703
=32.12
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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- 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 5'1" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 5'1" 154 lbs | 29.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'1" 155 lbs | 29.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'1" 156 lbs | 29.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'1" 157 lbs | 29.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'1" 158 lbs | 29.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'1" 159 lbs | 30 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 160 lbs | 30.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 161 lbs | 30.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 162 lbs | 30.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 163 lbs | 30.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 164 lbs | 31 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 165 lbs | 31.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 167 lbs | 31.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 168 lbs | 31.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 169 lbs | 31.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 170 lbs | 32.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 171 lbs | 32.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 175 lbs | 33.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 176 lbs | 33.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 177 lbs | 33.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 178 lbs | 33.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 180 lbs | 34 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 182 lbs | 34.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 183 lbs | 34.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 184 lbs | 34.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 185 lbs | 35 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'1" 186 lbs | 35.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'1" 187 lbs | 35.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'1" 189 lbs | 35.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'1" 190 lbs | 35.9 | Obese/Class II |
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 170 lbs? (The answer is: 32.12). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 1in) and weight (e.g. 170 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.
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