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

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What is BMI for 5ft 10in and 179 lbs?

Answer

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

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
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18.5
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25.68
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 10in is

128.9 lbs — 173.6 lbs

Weight 179 lbs is 5.44 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 10 Inches, so you need to lose at least 5.44 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)

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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 10in and 179 lbs? (The answer is: 25.68). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 10in) and weight (e.g. 179 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'10" 164 lbs23.5Normal/Healthy Weight
5'10" 165 lbs23.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'10" 166 lbs23.8Normal/Healthy Weight
5'10" 167 lbs24Normal/Healthy Weight
5'10" 168 lbs24.1Normal/Healthy Weight
5'10" 169 lbs24.3Normal/Healthy Weight
5'10" 170 lbs24.4Normal/Healthy Weight
5'10" 171 lbs24.5Normal/Healthy Weight
5'10" 172 lbs24.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'10" 173 lbs24.8Normal/Healthy Weight
5'10" 174 lbs25Normal/Healthy Weight
5'10" 175 lbs25.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 176 lbs25.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 177 lbs25.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 178 lbs25.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 179 lbs25.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 180 lbs25.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 181 lbs26Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 182 lbs26.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 183 lbs26.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 184 lbs26.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 185 lbs26.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 186 lbs26.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 187 lbs26.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 188 lbs27Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 189 lbs27.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 190 lbs27.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 191 lbs27.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 192 lbs27.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'10" 193 lbs27.7Overweight/Pre-obese

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 10in and 179 lbs?

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

Is 179 pounds underweight for 5ft 10in?

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

Is 179 lbs overweight for 5ft 10in?

Yes, 179 lbs 5ft 10in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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