Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 142 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 142 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 142 lbs is
21.59

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

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21.59
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is

121.7 lbs — 163.8 lbs

Weight 142 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose 20.32 lbs or gain 21.78 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 142 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:

( 142lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703

=

(142 ÷ 4624) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

21.59

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 8in and 142 lbs? (The answer is: 21.59). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 142 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 5'8" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'8" 127 lbs19.3Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 128 lbs19.5Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 129 lbs19.6Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 130 lbs19.8Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 131 lbs19.9Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 132 lbs20.1Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 133 lbs20.2Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 134 lbs20.4Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 135 lbs20.5Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 136 lbs20.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 137 lbs20.8Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 138 lbs21Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 139 lbs21.1Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 140 lbs21.3Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 141 lbs21.4Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 142 lbs21.6Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 143 lbs21.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 144 lbs21.9Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 145 lbs22Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 146 lbs22.2Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 147 lbs22.4Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 148 lbs22.5Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 149 lbs22.7Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 150 lbs22.8Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 151 lbs23Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 152 lbs23.1Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 153 lbs23.3Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 154 lbs23.4Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 155 lbs23.6Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 156 lbs23.7Normal/Healthy Weight

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 142 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 142 lbs is 21.59 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 142 pounds underweight for 5ft 8in?

No, 142 lbs 5ft 8in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 142 lbs overweight for 5ft 8in?

No, 142 lbs 5ft 8in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

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