Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 172 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 172 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 172 lbs is
26.15

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
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18.5
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26.15
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is

121.7 lbs — 163.8 lbs

Weight 172 lbs is 8.22 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 8.22 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 172 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:

( 172lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703

=

(172 ÷ 4624) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

26.15

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 172 lbs? (The answer is: 26.15). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 172 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" 157 lbs23.9Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 158 lbs24Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 159 lbs24.2Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 160 lbs24.3Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 161 lbs24.5Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 162 lbs24.6Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 163 lbs24.8Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 164 lbs24.9Normal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 165 lbs25.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 166 lbs25.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 167 lbs25.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 168 lbs25.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 169 lbs25.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 170 lbs25.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 171 lbs26Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 172 lbs26.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 173 lbs26.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 174 lbs26.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 175 lbs26.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 176 lbs26.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 177 lbs26.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 178 lbs27.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 179 lbs27.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 180 lbs27.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 181 lbs27.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 182 lbs27.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 183 lbs27.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 184 lbs28Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 185 lbs28.1Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 186 lbs28.3Overweight/Pre-obese

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 172 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 172 lbs is 26.15 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 172 pounds underweight for 5ft 8in?

No, 172 lbs 5ft 8in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 172 lbs overweight for 5ft 8in?

Yes, 172 lbs 5ft 8in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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