Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'4" 157 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 4in and weight 157 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5'4" and Weight 157 lbs is
26.95

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
26.95
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 4in is

107.8 lbs145.7 lbs

Weight 157 lbs is 11.34 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 4 Inches, so you need to lose at least 11.34 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 157 Pounds and Height 5 Feet 4 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'4" = 64 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 157lbs ÷ (64in)2 ) × 703

=

(157 ÷ 4096) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

26.95

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)

See Also

BMI Table for 5'4" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'4" 142 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
5'4" 143 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
5'4" 144 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
5'4" 145 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
5'4" 146 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 147 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 148 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 149 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 150 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 151 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 152 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 153 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 154 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 155 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 156 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 157 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 158 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 159 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 160 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 161 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 162 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 163 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 164 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 165 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 166 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 167 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 168 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 169 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 170 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'4" 171 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese

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 4in and weight 157 lbs? (The answer is: 26.95). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 4in) and weight (e.g. 157 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 4in and weight 157 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'4" and Weight 157 lbs is 26.95 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 157 pounds underweight for 5'4?

No, 157 lbs 5'4 is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 157 lbs overweight for 5'4"?

Yes, 157 lbs 5'4" is considered Overweight/Pre-obese