Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'11" 172 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 11in and 172 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'11" and Weight 172 lbs is
23.99

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

16
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23.99
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 11in is

132.7 lbs — 178.6 lbs

Weight 172 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose 39.34 lbs or gain 6.55 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 172 Pounds 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:

( 172lbs ÷ (71in)2 ) × 703

=

(172 ÷ 5041) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

23.99

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 11in and 172 lbs? (The answer is: 23.99). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 11in) and weight (e.g. 172 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 5'11" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'11" 157 lbs21.9Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 158 lbs22Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 159 lbs22.2Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 160 lbs22.3Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 161 lbs22.5Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 162 lbs22.6Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 163 lbs22.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 164 lbs22.9Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 165 lbs23Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 166 lbs23.2Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 167 lbs23.3Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 168 lbs23.4Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 169 lbs23.6Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 170 lbs23.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 171 lbs23.9Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 172 lbs24Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 173 lbs24.1Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 174 lbs24.3Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 175 lbs24.4Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 176 lbs24.5Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 177 lbs24.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 178 lbs24.8Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 179 lbs25Normal/Healthy Weight
5'11" 180 lbs25.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 181 lbs25.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 182 lbs25.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 183 lbs25.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 184 lbs25.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 185 lbs25.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 186 lbs25.9Overweight/Pre-obese

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 11in and 172 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'11" and Weight 172 lbs is 23.99 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 172 pounds underweight for 5ft 11in?

No, 172 lbs 5ft 11in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 172 lbs overweight for 5ft 11in?

No, 172 lbs 5ft 11in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

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