Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'5" 243 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 5in and 243 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'5" and Weight 243 lbs is
40.43

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

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40.43
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 5in is

111.2 lbs — 149.6 lbs

Weight 243 lbs is 93.35 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 5 Inches, so you need to lose at least 93.35 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.

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 243 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:

( 243lbs ÷ (65in)2 ) × 703

=

(243 ÷ 4225) × 703

=

40.43

BMI Table

For adults over the age of 20 years, 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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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 243 lbs? (The answer is: 40.43). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 5in) and weight (e.g. 243 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'5" 209 lbs34.8Obese/Class I
5'5" 210 lbs34.9Obese/Class I
5'5" 211 lbs35.1Obese/Class II
5'5" 212 lbs35.3Obese/Class II
5'5" 213 lbs35.4Obese/Class II
5'5" 215 lbs35.8Obese/Class II
5'5" 216 lbs35.9Obese/Class II
5'5" 217 lbs36.1Obese/Class II
5'5" 218 lbs36.3Obese/Class II
5'5" 220 lbs36.6Obese/Class II
5'5" 223 lbs37.1Obese/Class II
5'5" 224 lbs37.3Obese/Class II
5'5" 225 lbs37.4Obese/Class II
5'5" 230 lbs38.3Obese/Class II
5'5" 233 lbs38.8Obese/Class II
5'5" 235 lbs39.1Obese/Class II
5'5" 237 lbs39.4Obese/Class II
5'5" 238 lbs39.6Obese/Class II
5'5" 239 lbs39.8Obese/Class II
5'5" 240 lbs39.9Obese/Class II
5'5" 241 lbs40.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'5" 242 lbs40.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'5" 243 lbs40.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'5" 245 lbs40.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'5" 250 lbs41.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'5" 251 lbs41.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'5" 255 lbs42.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'5" 260 lbs43.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'5" 261 lbs43.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'5" 265 lbs44.1Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 5in and 243 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'5" and Weight 243 lbs is 40.43 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 243 pounds underweight for 5ft 5in?

No, 243 lbs 5ft 5in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 243 lbs overweight for 5ft 5in?

Yes, 243 lbs 5ft 5in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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