Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'3" 196 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 3in and weight 196 lbs?
Answer: BMI for Height 5'3" and Weight 196 lbs is
34.72
(Obese/Class I)
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34.72
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 3in is
Weight 196 lbs is 54.85 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 3 Inches, so you need to lose at least 54.85 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 196 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:
( 196lbs ÷ (63in)2 ) × 703
=(196 ÷ 3969) × 703
=0.05 × 703
=34.72
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 5'3" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 5'3" 181 lbs | 32.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 182 lbs | 32.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 183 lbs | 32.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 184 lbs | 32.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 185 lbs | 32.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 186 lbs | 32.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 187 lbs | 33.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 188 lbs | 33.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 189 lbs | 33.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 190 lbs | 33.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 191 lbs | 33.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 192 lbs | 34 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 193 lbs | 34.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 194 lbs | 34.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 195 lbs | 34.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 196 lbs | 34.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 197 lbs | 34.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'3" 198 lbs | 35.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 199 lbs | 35.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 200 lbs | 35.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 201 lbs | 35.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 202 lbs | 35.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 203 lbs | 36 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 204 lbs | 36.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 205 lbs | 36.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 206 lbs | 36.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 207 lbs | 36.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 208 lbs | 36.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 209 lbs | 37 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 210 lbs | 37.2 | Obese/Class II |
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 male and female with height 5ft 3in and weight 196 lbs? (The answer is: 34.72). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 3in) and weight (e.g. 196 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.