Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'1" 250 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 1in and 250 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'1" and Weight 250 lbs is
47.23

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

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18.5
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47.23
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 1in is

97.9 lbs — 131.8 lbs

Weight 250 lbs is 118.2 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 1 Inch, so you need to lose at least 118.2 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 250 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:

( 250lbs ÷ (61in)2 ) × 703

=

(250 ÷ 3721) × 703

=

0.07 × 703

=

47.23

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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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 250 lbs? (The answer is: 47.23). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 1in) and weight (e.g. 250 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI for Height

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'1" 235 lbs44.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 236 lbs44.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 237 lbs44.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 238 lbs45Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 239 lbs45.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 240 lbs45.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 241 lbs45.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 242 lbs45.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 243 lbs45.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 244 lbs46.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 245 lbs46.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 246 lbs46.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 247 lbs46.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 248 lbs46.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 249 lbs47Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 250 lbs47.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 251 lbs47.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 252 lbs47.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 253 lbs47.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 254 lbs48Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 255 lbs48.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 256 lbs48.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 257 lbs48.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 258 lbs48.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 259 lbs48.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 260 lbs49.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 261 lbs49.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 262 lbs49.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 263 lbs49.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'1" 264 lbs49.9Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 1in and 250 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'1" and Weight 250 lbs is 47.23 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 250 pounds underweight for 5ft 1in?

No, 250 lbs 5ft 1in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 250 lbs overweight for 5ft 1in?

Yes, 250 lbs 5ft 1in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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