Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'7" 243 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 7in and weight 243 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5'7" and Weight 243 lbs is
38.06

(Obese/Class II)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
38.06
BMI Scale

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

118.1 lbs159.6 lbs

Weight 243 lbs is 83.36 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 7 Inches, so you need to lose at least 83.36 lbs

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

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 243 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:

( 243lbs ÷ (67in)2 ) × 703

=

(243 ÷ 4489) × 703

=

0.05 × 703

=

38.06

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)

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
36.7Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
37.3Obese/Class II
5'7" 239 lbs37.4Obese/Class II
37.6Obese/Class II
5'7" 241 lbsObese/Class II
5'7" 242 lbs37.9Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
5'7" 244 lbs38.2Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
5'7" 247 lbs38.7Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
39.2Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
5'7" 253 lbs39.6Obese/Class II
5'7" 254 lbs39.8Obese/Class II
Obese/Class II
40.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'7" 257 lbs40.3Morbid 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 male and female with height 5ft 7in and weight 243 lbs? (The answer is: 38.06). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 7in) and weight (e.g. 243 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 7in and weight 243 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'7" and Weight 243 lbs is 38.06 (Obese/Class II)

Is 243 pounds underweight for 5'7?

No, 243 lbs 5'7 is considered Obese/Class II

Is 243 lbs overweight for 5'7"?

Yes, 243 lbs 5'7" is considered Obese/Class II