Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'11" 189 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 11in and 189 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'11" and Weight 189 lbs is
26.36

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

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18.5
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26.36
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 11in is

132.7 lbs — 178.6 lbs

Weight 189 lbs is 10.45 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 11 Inches, so you need to lose at least 10.45 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 189 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:

( 189lbs ÷ (71in)2 ) × 703

=

(189 ÷ 5041) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

26.36

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 189 lbs? (The answer is: 26.36). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 11in) and weight (e.g. 189 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" 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
5'11" 187 lbs26.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 188 lbs26.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 189 lbs26.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 190 lbs26.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 191 lbs26.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 192 lbs26.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 193 lbs26.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 194 lbs27.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 195 lbs27.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 196 lbs27.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 197 lbs27.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 198 lbs27.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 199 lbs27.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 200 lbs27.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 201 lbs28Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 202 lbs28.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 203 lbs28.3Overweight/Pre-obese

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 11in and 189 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'11" and Weight 189 lbs is 26.36 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 189 pounds underweight for 5ft 11in?

No, 189 lbs 5ft 11in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 189 lbs overweight for 5ft 11in?

Yes, 189 lbs 5ft 11in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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