Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'6" 215 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 6in and weight 215 lbs?
Answer: BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 215 lbs is
34.7
(Obese/Class I)
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34.7
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 6in is
Weight 215 lbs is 60.09 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 6 Inches, so you need to lose at least 60.09 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 215 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:
( 215lbs ÷ (66in)2 ) × 703
=(215 ÷ 4356) × 703
=0.05 × 703
=34.7
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" 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 |
| 5'6" 213 lbs | 34.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 214 lbs | 34.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 215 lbs | 34.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 216 lbs | 34.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'6" 217 lbs | 35 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 218 lbs | 35.2 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 219 lbs | 35.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 220 lbs | 35.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 221 lbs | 35.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 222 lbs | 35.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 223 lbs | 36 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 224 lbs | 36.2 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 225 lbs | 36.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 226 lbs | 36.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 227 lbs | 36.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 228 lbs | 36.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 229 lbs | 37 | Obese/Class II |
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 215 lbs? (The answer is: 34.7). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 6in) and weight (e.g. 215 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.