Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 126 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 126 lbs?

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BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 126 lbs is
19.16

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

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19.16
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is

121.7 lbs — 164.4 lbs

Weight 126 lbs is in Healthy Zone. You may lose 4.3 lbs or gain 38.4 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. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.

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 126 lbs 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:

( 126lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703

=

(126 ÷ 4624) × 703

≈

19.16

BMI Table

For adults aged 18 and over, 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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BMI Table for 5'8" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'8" 111 lbs16.88Underweight/Moderate thinness
5'8" 112 lbs17.03Underweight/Mild thinness
5'8" 113 lbs17.18Underweight/Mild thinness
5'8" 114 lbs17.33Underweight/Mild thinness
5'8" 115 lbs17.48Underweight/Mild thinness
5'8" 116 lbs17.64Underweight/Mild thinness
5'8" 117 lbs17.79Underweight/Mild thinness
5'8" 118 lbs17.94Underweight/Mild thinness
5'8" 119 lbs18.09Underweight/Mild thinness
5'8" 120 lbs18.24Underweight/Mild thinness
5'8" 121 lbs18.4Underweight/Mild thinness
5'8" 122 lbs18.55Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 123 lbs18.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 124 lbs18.85Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 125 lbs19Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 126 lbs19.16Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 127 lbs19.31Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 128 lbs19.46Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 129 lbs19.61Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 130 lbs19.76Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 131 lbs19.92Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 132 lbs20.07Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 133 lbs20.22Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 134 lbs20.37Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 135 lbs20.52Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 136 lbs20.68Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 137 lbs20.83Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 138 lbs20.98Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 139 lbs21.13Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 140 lbs21.28Normal/Healthy Weight

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 126 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 126 lbs is 19.16 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 126 pounds underweight for 5ft 8in?

No, 126 lbs 5ft 8in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 126 lbs overweight for 5ft 8in?

No, 126 lbs 5ft 8in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

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