Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'11" 127 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 11in and 127 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'11" and Weight 127 lbs is
17.71

(Underweight/Mild thinness)

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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 11in is

132.7 lbs — 179.2 lbs

Weight 127 lbs is 5.7 lbs less than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 11 inches, so you need to gain at least 5.7 lbs

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.

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 127 lbs and Height 5 feet 11 inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'11" = 71 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 127lbs ÷ (71in)2 ) × 703

=

(127 ÷ 5041) × 703

≈

17.71

BMI Table

For adults aged 18 and over, 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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BMI Table for 5'11" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'11" 103 lbs14.36Underweight/Severe thinness
5'11" 110 lbs15.34Underweight/Severe thinness
5'11" 111 lbs15.48Underweight/Severe thinness
5'11" 112 lbs15.62Underweight/Severe thinness
5'11" 113 lbs15.76Underweight/Severe thinness
5'11" 114 lbs15.9Underweight/Severe thinness
5'11" 115 lbs16.04Underweight/Moderate thinness
5'11" 118 lbs16.46Underweight/Moderate thinness
5'11" 119 lbs16.6Underweight/Moderate thinness
5'11" 120 lbs16.73Underweight/Moderate thinness
5'11" 121 lbs16.87Underweight/Moderate thinness
5'11" 123 lbs17.15Underweight/Mild thinness
5'11" 124 lbs17.29Underweight/Mild thinness
5'11" 125 lbs17.43Underweight/Mild thinness
5'11" 126 lbs17.57Underweight/Mild thinness
5'11" 127 lbs17.71Underweight/Mild thinness
5'11" 128 lbs17.85Underweight/Mild thinness
5'11" 129 lbs17.99Underweight/Mild thinness
5'11" 130 lbs18.13Underweight/Mild thinness
5'11" 131 lbs18.27Underweight/Mild thinness
5'11" 132 lbs18.41Underweight/Mild thinness
5'11" 132.7 lbs18.51Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 133 lbs18.55Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 134 lbs18.69Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 135 lbs18.83Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 136 lbs18.97Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 137 lbs19.11Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 139 lbs19.38Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 140 lbs19.52Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 142 lbs19.8Normal/Healthy Weight

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 11in and 127 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'11" and Weight 127 lbs is 17.71 (Underweight/Mild thinness)

Is 127 pounds underweight for 5ft 11in?

Yes, 127 lbs 5ft 11in is considered Underweight/Mild thinness

Is 127 lbs overweight for 5ft 11in?

No, 127 lbs 5ft 11in is considered Underweight/Mild thinness

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