Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'2" 230 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft 2in and 230 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'2" and Weight 230 lbs is
42.06
(Morbid Obesity/Class III)
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42.06
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 2in is
101.2 lbs — 136.2 lbs
Weight 230 lbs is 93.85 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 2 Inches, so you need to lose at least 93.85 lbs
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 230 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:
( 230lbs ÷ (62in)2 ) × 703
=(230 ÷ 3844) × 703
=0.06 × 703
=42.06
BMI Table
For adults over the age of 20 years, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:
| BMI | Weight Category |
|---|---|
| < 16 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 16 - 16.9 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 17 - 18.4 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 18.5 - 24.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 25 - 29.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 30 - 34.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 35 - 39.9 | Obese/Class II |
| ≥ 40 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
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See Also
- BMI Meaning - Check what given BMI means
- BMI Calculator (Metric) - Body Mass Index Calculator (kg/cm)
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Imperial) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in feet/inches
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Metric) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in centimeters
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BMI Table for 5'2" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 5'2" 215 lbs | 39.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'2" 216 lbs | 39.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'2" 217 lbs | 39.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'2" 218 lbs | 39.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'2" 219 lbs | 40.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 220 lbs | 40.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 221 lbs | 40.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 222 lbs | 40.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 223 lbs | 40.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 224 lbs | 41 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 225 lbs | 41.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 226 lbs | 41.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 227 lbs | 41.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 228 lbs | 41.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 229 lbs | 41.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 230 lbs | 42.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 231 lbs | 42.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 232 lbs | 42.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 233 lbs | 42.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 234 lbs | 42.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 235 lbs | 43 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 236 lbs | 43.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 237 lbs | 43.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 238 lbs | 43.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 239 lbs | 43.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 240 lbs | 43.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 241 lbs | 44.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 242 lbs | 44.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 243 lbs | 44.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'2" 244 lbs | 44.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
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 230 lbs? (The answer is: 42.06). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 230 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.