Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'5" 177 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 5in and 177 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'5" and Weight 177 lbs is
29.45

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

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29.45
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 5in is

111.2 lbs — 150.2 lbs

Weight 177 lbs is 26.8 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 5 inches, so you need to lose at least 26.8 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 177 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:

( 177lbs ÷ (65in)2 ) × 703

=

(177 ÷ 4225) × 703

≈

29.45

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" 162 lbs26.96Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 163 lbs27.12Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 164 lbs27.29Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 165 lbs27.45Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 166 lbs27.62Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 167 lbs27.79Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 168 lbs27.95Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 169 lbs28.12Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 170 lbs28.29Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 171 lbs28.45Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 172 lbs28.62Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 173 lbs28.79Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 174 lbs28.95Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 175 lbs29.12Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 176 lbs29.28Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 177 lbs29.45Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 178 lbs29.62Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 179 lbs29.78Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 180 lbs29.95Overweight/Pre-obese
5'5" 181 lbs30.12Obese/Class I
5'5" 182 lbs30.28Obese/Class I
5'5" 183 lbs30.45Obese/Class I
5'5" 184 lbs30.62Obese/Class I
5'5" 185 lbs30.78Obese/Class I
5'5" 186 lbs30.95Obese/Class I
5'5" 187 lbs31.12Obese/Class I
5'5" 188 lbs31.28Obese/Class I
5'5" 189 lbs31.45Obese/Class I
5'5" 190 lbs31.61Obese/Class I
5'5" 191 lbs31.78Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 5in and 177 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'5" and Weight 177 lbs is 29.45 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 177 pounds underweight for 5ft 5in?

No, 177 lbs 5ft 5in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 177 lbs overweight for 5ft 5in?

Yes, 177 lbs 5ft 5in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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