Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'10" 179 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 10in and weight 179 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5'10" and Weight 179 lbs is
25.68

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
25.68
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 10in is

128.9 lbs174.3 lbs

Weight 179 lbs is 4.75 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 10 Inches, so you need to lose at least 4.75 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 179 Pounds and Height 5 Feet 10 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'10" = 70 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 179lbs ÷ (70in)2 ) × 703

=

(179 ÷ 4900) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

25.68

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)

BMI Table for 5'10" Height for Man and Woman

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5'10" 191 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 192 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
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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 male and female with height 5ft 10in and weight 179 lbs? (The answer is: 25.68). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 10in) and weight (e.g. 179 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 10in and weight 179 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'10" and Weight 179 lbs is 25.68 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 179 pounds underweight for 5'10?

No, 179 lbs 5'10 is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 179 lbs overweight for 5'10"?

Yes, 179 lbs 5'10" is considered Overweight/Pre-obese