Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'6" 116 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 6in and 116 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 116 lbs is
18.72

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

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18.72
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 6in is

114.6 lbs — 154.3 lbs

Weight 116 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose 1.37 lbs or gain 38.29 lbs.

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

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 116 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:

( 116lbs ÷ (66in)2 ) × 703

=

(116 ÷ 4356) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

18.72

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 6in and 116 lbs? (The answer is: 18.72). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 6in) and weight (e.g. 116 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 5'6" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'6" 101 lbs16.3Underweight/Moderate thinness
5'6" 102 lbs16.5Underweight/Moderate thinness
5'6" 103 lbs16.6Underweight/Moderate thinness
5'6" 104 lbs16.8Underweight/Moderate thinness
5'6" 105 lbs17Underweight/Moderate thinness
5'6" 106 lbs17.1Underweight/Mild thinness
5'6" 107 lbs17.3Underweight/Mild thinness
5'6" 108 lbs17.4Underweight/Mild thinness
5'6" 109 lbs17.6Underweight/Mild thinness
5'6" 110 lbs17.8Underweight/Mild thinness
5'6" 111 lbs17.9Underweight/Mild thinness
5'6" 112 lbs18.1Underweight/Mild thinness
5'6" 113 lbs18.2Underweight/Mild thinness
5'6" 114 lbs18.4Underweight/Mild thinness
5'6" 115 lbs18.6Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 116 lbs18.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 117 lbs18.9Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 118 lbs19Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 119 lbs19.2Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 120 lbs19.4Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 121 lbs19.5Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 122 lbs19.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 123 lbs19.9Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 124 lbs20Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 125 lbs20.2Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 126 lbs20.3Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 127 lbs20.5Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 128 lbs20.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 129 lbs20.8Normal/Healthy Weight
5'6" 130 lbs21Normal/Healthy Weight

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 6in and 116 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 116 lbs is 18.72 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 116 pounds underweight for 5ft 6in?

No, 116 lbs 5ft 6in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 116 lbs overweight for 5ft 6in?

No, 116 lbs 5ft 6in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

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