Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'2" 240 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 2in and 240 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'2" and Weight 240 lbs is
43.89

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

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43.89
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 2in is

101.2 lbs — 136.2 lbs

Weight 240 lbs is 103.85 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 2 Inches, so you need to lose at least 103.85 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.

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 240 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:

( 240lbs ÷ (62in)2 ) × 703

=

(240 ÷ 3844) × 703

=

43.89

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 2in and 240 lbs? (The answer is: 43.89). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 240 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI for Height

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'2" 202 lbs36.9Obese/Class II
5'2" 203 lbs37.1Obese/Class II
5'2" 204 lbs37.3Obese/Class II
5'2" 205 lbs37.5Obese/Class II
5'2" 206 lbs37.7Obese/Class II
5'2" 207 lbs37.9Obese/Class II
5'2" 208 lbs38Obese/Class II
5'2" 210 lbs38.4Obese/Class II
5'2" 212 lbs38.8Obese/Class II
5'2" 213 lbs39Obese/Class II
5'2" 214 lbs39.1Obese/Class II
5'2" 215 lbs39.3Obese/Class II
5'2" 216 lbs39.5Obese/Class II
5'2" 217 lbs39.7Obese/Class II
5'2" 218 lbs39.9Obese/Class II
5'2" 219 lbs40.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 220 lbs40.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 222 lbs40.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 223 lbs40.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 224 lbs41Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 225 lbs41.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 228 lbs41.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 230 lbs42.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 240 lbs43.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 245 lbs44.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 247 lbs45.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 249 lbs45.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 250 lbs45.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 260 lbs47.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'2" 265 lbs48.5Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 2in and 240 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'2" and Weight 240 lbs is 43.89 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 240 pounds underweight for 5ft 2in?

No, 240 lbs 5ft 2in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 240 lbs overweight for 5ft 2in?

Yes, 240 lbs 5ft 2in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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