Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'6" 129 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 6in and weight 129 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 129 lbs is
20.82

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

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20.82
BMI Scale

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

114.6 lbs154.9 lbs

Weight 129 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -14.37 lbs or gain 25.91 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 129 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:

( 129lbs ÷ (66in)2 ) × 703

=

(129 ÷ 4356) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

20.82

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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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 male and female with height 5ft 6in and weight 129 lbs? (The answer is: 20.82). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 6in) and weight (e.g. 129 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 6in and weight 129 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 129 lbs is 20.82 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 129 pounds underweight for 5'6?

No, 129 lbs 5'6 is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 129 lbs overweight for 5'6"?

No, 129 lbs 5'6" is considered Normal/Healthy Weight