Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'3" 238 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 3in and weight 238 lbs?
Answer: BMI for Height 5'3" and Weight 238 lbs is
42.16
(Morbid Obesity/Class III)
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42.16
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 3in is
Weight 238 lbs is 96.85 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 3 Inches, so you need to lose at least 96.85 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 238 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:
( 238lbs ÷ (63in)2 ) × 703
=(238 ÷ 3969) × 703
=0.06 × 703
=42.16
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" 223 lbs | 39.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 224 lbs | 39.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 225 lbs | 39.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'3" 226 lbs | 40 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 227 lbs | 40.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 228 lbs | 40.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 229 lbs | 40.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 230 lbs | 40.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 231 lbs | 40.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 232 lbs | 41.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 233 lbs | 41.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 234 lbs | 41.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 235 lbs | 41.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 236 lbs | 41.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 237 lbs | 42 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 238 lbs | 42.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 239 lbs | 42.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 240 lbs | 42.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 241 lbs | 42.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 242 lbs | 42.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 243 lbs | 43 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 244 lbs | 43.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 245 lbs | 43.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 246 lbs | 43.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 247 lbs | 43.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 248 lbs | 43.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 249 lbs | 44.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 250 lbs | 44.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 251 lbs | 44.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'3" 252 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 male and female with height 5ft 3in and weight 238 lbs? (The answer is: 42.16). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 3in) and weight (e.g. 238 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.