Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'6" 198 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft 6in and 198 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 198 lbs is
31.95
(Obese/Class I)
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31.95
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 6in is
114.6 lbs — 154.3 lbs
Weight 198 lbs is 43.71 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 6 Inches, so you need to lose at least 43.71 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 198 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:
( 198lbs ÷ (66in)2 ) × 703
=(198 ÷ 4356) × 703
=0.05 × 703
=31.95
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" 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 |
| 5'6" 194 lbs | 31.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 195 lbs | 31.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 196 lbs | 31.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 197 lbs | 31.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 198 lbs | 32 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 199 lbs | 32.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 200 lbs | 32.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 201 lbs | 32.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 202 lbs | 32.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 203 lbs | 32.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 204 lbs | 32.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 205 lbs | 33.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 206 lbs | 33.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 207 lbs | 33.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 208 lbs | 33.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 209 lbs | 33.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 210 lbs | 33.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 211 lbs | 34.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 212 lbs | 34.2 | 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 198 lbs? (The answer is: 31.95). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 6in) and weight (e.g. 198 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.