Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 162 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 162 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 162 lbs is
24.63
(Normal/Healthy Weight)
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24.63
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is
121.7 lbs — 163.8 lbs
Weight 162 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose 40.32 lbs or gain 1.78 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 162 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:
( 162lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703
=(162 ÷ 4624) × 703
=0.04 × 703
=24.63
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" 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 |
| 5'8" 162 lbs | 24.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 163 lbs | 24.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 164 lbs | 24.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'8" 165 lbs | 25.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 166 lbs | 25.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 167 lbs | 25.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 168 lbs | 25.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 169 lbs | 25.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 170 lbs | 25.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 171 lbs | 26 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 172 lbs | 26.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 173 lbs | 26.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 174 lbs | 26.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 175 lbs | 26.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 176 lbs | 26.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
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 162 lbs? (The answer is: 24.63). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 162 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.