Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 116 lbs
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What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 116 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 116 lbs is
17.64
(Underweight/Mild thinness)
16
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18.5
25
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40
17.64
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is
Weight 116 lbs is 5.68 lbs less than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 8 Inches, so you need to gain at least 5.68 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 116 Pounds and Height 5 feet 8 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'8" = 68 inches) and then multiply by 703
Here is the complete solution:
( 116lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703
=(116 ÷ 4624) × 703
=17.64
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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- 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 5'8" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 5'8" 100 lbs | 15.2 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'8" 102 lbs | 15.5 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'8" 103 lbs | 15.7 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'8" 104 lbs | 15.8 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'8" 105 lbs | 16 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 5'8" 106 lbs | 16.1 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 5'8" 107 lbs | 16.3 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 5'8" 108 lbs | 16.4 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 5'8" 109 lbs | 16.6 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 5'8" 110 lbs | 16.7 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 5'8" 111 lbs | 16.9 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 5'8" 112 lbs | 17 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'8" 113 lbs | 17.2 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'8" 114 lbs | 17.3 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'8" 115 lbs | 17.5 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'8" 116 lbs | 17.6 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'8" 117 lbs | 17.8 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'8" 118 lbs | 17.9 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'8" 119 lbs | 18.1 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'8" 120 lbs | 18.2 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'8" 121 lbs | 18.4 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 5'8" 121.7 lbs | 18.5 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 122 lbs | 18.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 123 lbs | 18.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 124 lbs | 18.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 125 lbs | 19 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 126 lbs | 19.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 127 lbs | 19.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 128 lbs | 19.5 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 129 lbs | 19.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
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 8in and 116 lbs? (The answer is: 17.64). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 116 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.
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