Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'6" 179 lbs
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What is BMI for 5ft 6in and 179 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 179 lbs is
28.89
(Overweight/Pre-obese)
16
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18.5
25
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40
28.89
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 6in is
Weight 179 lbs is 24.09 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 6 Inches, so you need to lose at least 24.09 lbs
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 179 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:
( 179lbs ÷ (66in)2 ) × 703
=(179 ÷ 4356) × 703
=28.89
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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- 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" 164 lbs | 26.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 165 lbs | 26.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 166 lbs | 26.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 167 lbs | 27 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 168 lbs | 27.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 169 lbs | 27.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 170 lbs | 27.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 171 lbs | 27.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 172 lbs | 27.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 173 lbs | 27.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 174 lbs | 28.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 175 lbs | 28.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 176 lbs | 28.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 177 lbs | 28.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 178 lbs | 28.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 179 lbs | 28.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 180 lbs | 29.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 181 lbs | 29.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 182 lbs | 29.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 183 lbs | 29.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 184 lbs | 29.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 185 lbs | 29.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'6" 186 lbs | 30 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 187 lbs | 30.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 188 lbs | 30.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 189 lbs | 30.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 190 lbs | 30.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 191 lbs | 30.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 192 lbs | 31 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 193 lbs | 31.2 | Obese/Class I |
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 179 lbs? (The answer is: 28.89). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 6in) and weight (e.g. 179 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.
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