Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'5" 239 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft 5in and 239 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'5" and Weight 239 lbs is
39.77
(Obese/Class II)
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39.77
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 5in is
111.2 lbs — 149.6 lbs
Weight 239 lbs is 89.35 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 5 Inches, so you need to lose at least 89.35 lbs
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 239 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:
( 239lbs ÷ (65in)2 ) × 703
=(239 ÷ 4225) × 703
=0.06 × 703
=39.77
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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See Also
- 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" 224 lbs | 37.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 225 lbs | 37.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 226 lbs | 37.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 227 lbs | 37.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 228 lbs | 37.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 229 lbs | 38.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 230 lbs | 38.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 231 lbs | 38.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 232 lbs | 38.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 233 lbs | 38.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 234 lbs | 38.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 235 lbs | 39.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'5" 236 lbs | 39.3 | 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" 241 lbs | 40.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 242 lbs | 40.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 243 lbs | 40.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 244 lbs | 40.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 245 lbs | 40.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 246 lbs | 40.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 247 lbs | 41.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 248 lbs | 41.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 249 lbs | 41.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 250 lbs | 41.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 251 lbs | 41.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 252 lbs | 41.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'5" 253 lbs | 42.1 | 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 239 lbs? (The answer is: 39.77). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 5in) and weight (e.g. 239 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.