Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'2" 150 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 2in and 150 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'2" and Weight 150 lbs is
27.43

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
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18.5
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27.43
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 2in is

101.2 lbs — 136.2 lbs

Weight 150 lbs is 13.85 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 2 Inches, so you need to lose at least 13.85 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 150 Pounds and Height 5 Feet 2 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'2" = 62 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 150lbs ÷ (62in)2 ) × 703

=

(150 ÷ 3844) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

27.43

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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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 5ft 2in and 150 lbs? (The answer is: 27.43). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 150 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

BMI Calculator (Imperial)

BMI for Height

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BMI Table for 5'2" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'2" 135 lbs24.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'2" 136 lbs24.9Normal/Healthy Weight
5'2" 137 lbs25.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 138 lbs25.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 139 lbs25.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 140 lbs25.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 141 lbs25.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 142 lbs26Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 143 lbs26.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 144 lbs26.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 145 lbs26.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 146 lbs26.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 147 lbs26.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 148 lbs27.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 149 lbs27.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 150 lbs27.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 151 lbs27.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 152 lbs27.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 153 lbs28Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 154 lbs28.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 155 lbs28.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 156 lbs28.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 157 lbs28.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 158 lbs28.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 159 lbs29.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 160 lbs29.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 161 lbs29.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 162 lbs29.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 163 lbs29.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 164 lbs30Overweight/Pre-obese

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 2in and 150 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'2" and Weight 150 lbs is 27.43 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 150 pounds underweight for 5ft 2in?

No, 150 lbs 5ft 2in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 150 lbs overweight for 5ft 2in?

Yes, 150 lbs 5ft 2in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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