Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'7" 236 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 7in and 236 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'7" and Weight 236 lbs is
36.96

(Obese/Class II)

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36.96
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 7in is

118.1 lbs — 159.6 lbs

Weight 236 lbs is 76.36 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 7 Inches, so you need to lose at least 76.36 lbs

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

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 236 Pounds and Height 5 feet 7 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'7" = 67 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 236lbs ÷ (67in)2 ) × 703

=

(236 ÷ 4489) × 703

=

36.96

BMI Table

For adults over the age of 20 years, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:

BMIWeight Category
< 16Underweight/Severe thinness
16 - 16.9Underweight/Moderate thinness
17 - 18.4Underweight/Mild thinness
18.5 - 24.9Normal/Healthy Weight
25 - 29.9Overweight/Pre-obese
30 - 34.9Obese/Class I
35 - 39.9Obese/Class II
≥ 40Morbid Obesity/Class III

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

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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 7in and 236 lbs? (The answer is: 36.96). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 7in) and weight (e.g. 236 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 5'7" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'7" 219 lbs34.3Obese/Class I
5'7" 220 lbs34.5Obese/Class I
5'7" 221 lbs34.6Obese/Class I
5'7" 222 lbs34.8Obese/Class I
5'7" 223 lbs34.9Obese/Class I
5'7" 224 lbs35.1Obese/Class II
5'7" 225 lbs35.2Obese/Class II
5'7" 226 lbs35.4Obese/Class II
5'7" 227 lbs35.6Obese/Class II
5'7" 228 lbs35.7Obese/Class II
5'7" 229 lbs35.9Obese/Class II
5'7" 230 lbs36Obese/Class II
5'7" 232 lbs36.3Obese/Class II
5'7" 234 lbs36.7Obese/Class II
5'7" 235 lbs36.8Obese/Class II
5'7" 236 lbs37Obese/Class II
5'7" 238 lbs37.3Obese/Class II
5'7" 240 lbs37.6Obese/Class II
5'7" 241 lbs37.7Obese/Class II
5'7" 243 lbs38.1Obese/Class II
5'7" 245 lbs38.4Obese/Class II
5'7" 248 lbs38.8Obese/Class II
5'7" 249 lbs39Obese/Class II
5'7" 250 lbs39.2Obese/Class II
5'7" 251 lbs39.3Obese/Class II
5'7" 252 lbs39.5Obese/Class II
5'7" 253 lbs39.6Obese/Class II
5'7" 254 lbs39.8Obese/Class II
5'7" 255 lbs39.9Obese/Class II
5'7" 256 lbs40.1Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 7in and 236 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'7" and Weight 236 lbs is 36.96 (Obese/Class II)

Is 236 pounds underweight for 5ft 7in?

No, 236 lbs 5ft 7in is considered Obese/Class II

Is 236 lbs overweight for 5ft 7in?

Yes, 236 lbs 5ft 7in is considered Obese/Class II

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