Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'6" 106 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft 6in and 106 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 106 lbs is
17.11
(Underweight/Mild thinness)
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17.11
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 6in is
114.6 lbs — 154.3 lbs
Weight 106 lbs is 8.63 lbs less than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 6 Inches, so you need to gain at least 8.63 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 106 Pounds and Height 5 Feet 6 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'6" = 66 inches) and then multiply by 703
Here is the complete solution:
( 106lbs ÷ (66in)2 ) × 703
=(106 ÷ 4356) × 703
=0.02 × 703
=17.11
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 5'6" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 5'6" 91 lbs | 14.7 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'6" 92 lbs | 14.9 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'6" 93 lbs | 15 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'6" 94 lbs | 15.2 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'6" 95 lbs | 15.3 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'6" 96 lbs | 15.5 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'6" 97 lbs | 15.7 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'6" 98 lbs | 15.8 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'6" 99 lbs | 16 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'6" 100 lbs | 16.1 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 5'6" 101 lbs | 16.3 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 5'6" 102 lbs | 16.5 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 5'6" 103 lbs | 16.6 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 5'6" 104 lbs | 16.8 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 5'6" 105 lbs | 17 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 5'6" 106 lbs | 17.1 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'6" 107 lbs | 17.3 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'6" 108 lbs | 17.4 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'6" 109 lbs | 17.6 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'6" 110 lbs | 17.8 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'6" 111 lbs | 17.9 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'6" 112 lbs | 18.1 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'6" 113 lbs | 18.2 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'6" 114 lbs | 18.4 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'6" 115 lbs | 18.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'6" 116 lbs | 18.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'6" 117 lbs | 18.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'6" 118 lbs | 19 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'6" 119 lbs | 19.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'6" 120 lbs | 19.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
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 6in and 106 lbs? (The answer is: 17.11). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 6in) and weight (e.g. 106 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.