Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'5" 218 lbs
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What is BMI for 5ft 5in and 218 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'5" and Weight 218 lbs is
36.27
(Obese/Class II)
16
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18.5
25
30
35
40
36.27
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 5in is
Weight 218 lbs is 67.75 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 5 Inches, so you need to lose at least 67.75 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 218 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:
( 218lbs ÷ (65in)2 ) × 703
=(218 ÷ 4225) × 703
=36.27
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" 202 lbs | 33.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 203 lbs | 33.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 204 lbs | 33.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 205 lbs | 34.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 206 lbs | 34.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 207 lbs | 34.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 208 lbs | 34.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 209 lbs | 34.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 210 lbs | 34.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'5" 211 lbs | 35.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 212 lbs | 35.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 213 lbs | 35.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 215 lbs | 35.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 216 lbs | 35.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 217 lbs | 36.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 218 lbs | 36.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 220 lbs | 36.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 224 lbs | 37.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 225 lbs | 37.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 230 lbs | 38.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 233 lbs | 38.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 235 lbs | 39.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 237 lbs | 39.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 238 lbs | 39.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 239 lbs | 39.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 240 lbs | 39.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 242 lbs | 40.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 243 lbs | 40.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 250 lbs | 41.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 251 lbs | 41.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
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 218 lbs? (The answer is: 36.27). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 5in) and weight (e.g. 218 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.
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