Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'5" 187 lbs
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What is BMI for 5ft 5in and 187 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'5" and Weight 187 lbs is
31.12
(Obese/Class I)
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31.12
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 5in is
Weight 187 lbs is 36.75 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 5 Inches, so you need to lose at least 36.75 lbs
Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment.
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 187 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:
( 187lbs ÷ (65in)2 ) × 703
=(187 ÷ 4225) × 703
=31.12
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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- 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 5'5" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5'5" 183 lbs | 30.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 184 lbs | 30.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 185 lbs | 30.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 186 lbs | 31 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 187 lbs | 31.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 188 lbs | 31.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 189 lbs | 31.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 190 lbs | 31.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 191 lbs | 31.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 192 lbs | 32 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 193 lbs | 32.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 194 lbs | 32.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 195 lbs | 32.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 196 lbs | 32.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 197 lbs | 32.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 198 lbs | 33 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 199 lbs | 33.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 200 lbs | 33.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 201 lbs | 33.4 | Obese/Class I |
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 5ft 5in and 187 lbs? (The answer is: 31.12). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 5in) and weight (e.g. 187 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.
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