Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'6" 229 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft 6in and 229 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 229 lbs is
36.96
(Obese/Class II)
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36.96
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 6in is
114.6 lbs — 154.3 lbs
Weight 229 lbs is 74.71 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 6 Inches, so you need to lose at least 74.71 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 229 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:
( 229lbs ÷ (66in)2 ) × 703
=(229 ÷ 4356) × 703
=36.96
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" 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" 220 lbs | 35.5 | 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" 227 lbs | 36.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 228 lbs | 36.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 229 lbs | 37 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 230 lbs | 37.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 231 lbs | 37.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 235 lbs | 37.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 237 lbs | 38.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 238 lbs | 38.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 239 lbs | 38.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 240 lbs | 38.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 242 lbs | 39.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 244 lbs | 39.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 245 lbs | 39.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 247 lbs | 39.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 248 lbs | 40 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 249 lbs | 40.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 250 lbs | 40.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
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 229 lbs? (The answer is: 36.96). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 6in) and weight (e.g. 229 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.