Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'2" 151 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 2in and 151 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'2" and Weight 151 lbs is
27.62

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

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

101.2 lbs — 136.6 lbs

Weight 151 lbs is 14.4 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 2 inches, so you need to lose at least 14.4 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 151 lbs 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:

( 151lbs ÷ (62in)2 ) × 703

=

(151 ÷ 3844) × 703

≈

27.62

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 5'2" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'2" 136 lbs24.87Normal/Healthy Weight
5'2" 137 lbs25.05Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 138 lbs25.24Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 139 lbs25.42Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 140 lbs25.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 141 lbs25.79Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 142 lbs25.97Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 143 lbs26.15Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 144 lbs26.34Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 145 lbs26.52Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 146 lbs26.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 147 lbs26.88Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 148 lbs27.07Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 149 lbs27.25Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 150 lbs27.43Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 151 lbs27.62Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 152 lbs27.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 153 lbs27.98Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 154 lbs28.16Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 155 lbs28.35Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 156 lbs28.53Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 157 lbs28.71Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 158 lbs28.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 159 lbs29.08Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 160 lbs29.26Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 161 lbs29.44Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 162 lbs29.63Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 163 lbs29.81Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 164 lbs29.99Overweight/Pre-obese
5'2" 165 lbs30.18Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 2in and 151 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'2" and Weight 151 lbs is 27.62 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 151 pounds underweight for 5ft 2in?

No, 151 lbs 5ft 2in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 151 lbs overweight for 5ft 2in?

Yes, 151 lbs 5ft 2in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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