Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'3" 147 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 3in and 147 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'3" and Weight 147 lbs is
26.04

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
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18.5
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26.04
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 3in is

104.4 lbs — 140.6 lbs

Weight 147 lbs is 6.42 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 3 Inches, so you need to lose at least 6.42 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 147 Pounds and Height 5 Feet 3 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'3" = 63 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 147lbs ÷ (63in)2 ) × 703

=

(147 ÷ 3969) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

26.04

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 3in and 147 lbs? (The answer is: 26.04). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 3in) and weight (e.g. 147 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 5'3" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'3" 132 lbs23.4Normal/Healthy Weight
5'3" 133 lbs23.6Normal/Healthy Weight
5'3" 134 lbs23.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'3" 135 lbs23.9Normal/Healthy Weight
5'3" 136 lbs24.1Normal/Healthy Weight
5'3" 137 lbs24.3Normal/Healthy Weight
5'3" 138 lbs24.4Normal/Healthy Weight
5'3" 139 lbs24.6Normal/Healthy Weight
5'3" 140 lbs24.8Normal/Healthy Weight
5'3" 141 lbs25Normal/Healthy Weight
5'3" 142 lbs25.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 143 lbs25.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 144 lbs25.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 145 lbs25.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 146 lbs25.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 147 lbs26Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 148 lbs26.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 149 lbs26.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 150 lbs26.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 151 lbs26.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 152 lbs26.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 153 lbs27.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 154 lbs27.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 155 lbs27.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 156 lbs27.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 157 lbs27.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 158 lbs28Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 159 lbs28.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 160 lbs28.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 161 lbs28.5Overweight/Pre-obese

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 3in and 147 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'3" and Weight 147 lbs is 26.04 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 147 pounds underweight for 5ft 3in?

No, 147 lbs 5ft 3in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 147 lbs overweight for 5ft 3in?

Yes, 147 lbs 5ft 3in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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