Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 138 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 138 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 138 lbs is
20.98
(Normal/Healthy Weight)
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20.98
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is
121.7 lbs — 163.8 lbs
Weight 138 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose 16.32 lbs or gain 25.78 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 138 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:
( 138lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703
=(138 ÷ 4624) × 703
=0.03 × 703
=20.98
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 5'8" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5'8" 130 lbs | 19.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 131 lbs | 19.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 132 lbs | 20.1 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 133 lbs | 20.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 134 lbs | 20.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 135 lbs | 20.5 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 136 lbs | 20.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 137 lbs | 20.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 138 lbs | 21 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 139 lbs | 21.1 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 140 lbs | 21.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 141 lbs | 21.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 142 lbs | 21.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 143 lbs | 21.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 144 lbs | 21.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 145 lbs | 22 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 146 lbs | 22.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 147 lbs | 22.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 148 lbs | 22.5 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 149 lbs | 22.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 150 lbs | 22.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 151 lbs | 23 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 152 lbs | 23.1 | 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 138 lbs? (The answer is: 20.98). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 138 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.