Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'5" 168 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 5in and 168 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'5" and Weight 168 lbs is
27.95

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

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27.95
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 5in is

111.2 lbs — 149.6 lbs

Weight 168 lbs is 18.35 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 5 Inches, so you need to lose at least 18.35 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 168 Pounds 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:

( 168lbs ÷ (65in)2 ) × 703

=

(168 ÷ 4225) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

27.95

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

* 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 5in and 168 lbs? (The answer is: 27.95). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 5in) and weight (e.g. 168 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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

Height and Weight BMI Category
5'5" 153 lbs 25.5 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 154 lbs 25.6 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 155 lbs 25.8 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 156 lbs 26 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 157 lbs 26.1 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 158 lbs 26.3 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 159 lbs 26.5 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 160 lbs 26.6 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 161 lbs 26.8 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 162 lbs 27 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 163 lbs 27.1 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 164 lbs 27.3 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 165 lbs 27.5 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 166 lbs 27.6 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 167 lbs 27.8 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 168 lbs 28 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 169 lbs 28.1 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 170 lbs 28.3 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 171 lbs 28.5 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 172 lbs 28.6 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 173 lbs 28.8 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 174 lbs 29 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 175 lbs 29.1 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 176 lbs 29.3 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 177 lbs 29.5 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 178 lbs 29.6 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 179 lbs 29.8 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 180 lbs 30 Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 181 lbs 30.1 Obese/Class I
5'5" 182 lbs 30.3 Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 5in and 168 lbs?
BMI for Height 5'5" and Weight 168 lbs is 27.95 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 168 pounds underweight for 5ft 5in?
No, 168 lbs 5ft 5in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 168 lbs overweight for 5ft 5in?
Yes, 168 lbs 5ft 5in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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