Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'5" 146 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 5in and 146 lbs?

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BMI for Height 5'5" and Weight 146 lbs is
24.29

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

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24.29
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 5in is

111.2 lbs — 150.2 lbs

Weight 146 lbs is in Healthy Zone. You may lose 34.8 lbs or gain 4.2 lbs.

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.

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 146 lbs and Height 5 feet 5 inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'5" = 65 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 146lbs ÷ (65in)2 ) × 703

=

(146 ÷ 4225) × 703

≈

24.29

BMI Table

For adults aged 18 and over, 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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BMI Table for 5'5" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'5" 131 lbs21.8Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 132 lbs21.96Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 133 lbs22.13Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 134 lbs22.3Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 135 lbs22.46Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 136 lbs22.63Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 137 lbs22.8Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 138 lbs22.96Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 139 lbs23.13Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 140 lbs23.29Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 141 lbs23.46Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 142 lbs23.63Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 143 lbs23.79Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 144 lbs23.96Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 145 lbs24.13Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 146 lbs24.29Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 147 lbs24.46Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 148 lbs24.63Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 149 lbs24.79Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 150 lbs24.96Normal/Healthy Weight
5'5" 151 lbs25.12Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 152 lbs25.29Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 153 lbs25.46Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 154 lbs25.62Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 155 lbs25.79Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 156 lbs25.96Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 157 lbs26.12Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 158 lbs26.29Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 159 lbs26.46Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 160 lbs26.62Overweight/Pre-obese

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 5in and 146 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'5" and Weight 146 lbs is 24.29 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 146 pounds underweight for 5ft 5in?

No, 146 lbs 5ft 5in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 146 lbs overweight for 5ft 5in?

No, 146 lbs 5ft 5in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

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