Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'6" 255 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft 6in and 255 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 255 lbs is
41.15
(Morbid Obesity/Class III)
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41.15
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 6in is
114.6 lbs — 154.3 lbs
Weight 255 lbs is 100.71 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 6 Inches, so you need to lose at least 100.71 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 255 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:
( 255lbs ÷ (66in)2 ) × 703
=(255 ÷ 4356) × 703
=0.06 × 703
=41.15
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" 240 lbs | 38.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 241 lbs | 38.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 242 lbs | 39.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 243 lbs | 39.2 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 244 lbs | 39.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 245 lbs | 39.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'6" 246 lbs | 39.7 | 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 |
| 5'6" 251 lbs | 40.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 252 lbs | 40.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 253 lbs | 40.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 254 lbs | 41 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 255 lbs | 41.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 256 lbs | 41.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 257 lbs | 41.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 258 lbs | 41.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 259 lbs | 41.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 260 lbs | 42 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 261 lbs | 42.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 262 lbs | 42.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 263 lbs | 42.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 264 lbs | 42.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 265 lbs | 42.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 266 lbs | 42.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 267 lbs | 43.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 268 lbs | 43.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'6" 269 lbs | 43.4 | 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 255 lbs? (The answer is: 41.15). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 6in) and weight (e.g. 255 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.