Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'3" 159 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 3in and 159 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'3" and Weight 159 lbs is
28.16

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

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18.5
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28.16
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 3in is

104.4 lbs — 140.6 lbs

Weight 159 lbs is 18.42 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 3 Inches, so you need to lose at least 18.42 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 159 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:

( 159lbs ÷ (63in)2 ) × 703

=

(159 ÷ 3969) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

28.16

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 159 lbs? (The answer is: 28.16). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 3in) and weight (e.g. 159 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" 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
5'3" 162 lbs28.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 163 lbs28.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 164 lbs29.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 165 lbs29.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 166 lbs29.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 167 lbs29.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 168 lbs29.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 169 lbs29.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'3" 170 lbs30.1Obese/Class I
5'3" 171 lbs30.3Obese/Class I
5'3" 172 lbs30.5Obese/Class I
5'3" 173 lbs30.6Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 3in and 159 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'3" and Weight 159 lbs is 28.16 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 159 pounds underweight for 5ft 3in?

No, 159 lbs 5ft 3in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 159 lbs overweight for 5ft 3in?

Yes, 159 lbs 5ft 3in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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