Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 147 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 8in and weight 147 lbs?
Answer: BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 147 lbs is
22.35
(Normal/Healthy Weight)
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22.35
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is
Weight 147 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -25.32 lbs or gain 17.44 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 147 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:
( 147lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703
=(147 ÷ 4624) × 703
=0.03 × 703
=22.35
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" 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 |
| 5'8" 153 lbs | 23.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 154 lbs | 23.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 155 lbs | 23.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 156 lbs | 23.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 157 lbs | 23.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 158 lbs | 24 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 159 lbs | 24.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 160 lbs | 24.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 161 lbs | 24.5 | 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 male and female with height 5ft 8in and weight 147 lbs? (The answer is: 22.35). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 147 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.