Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 178 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 8in and weight 178 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 178 lbs is
27.06

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
27.06
BMI Scale

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

121.7 lbs164.4 lbs

Weight 178 lbs is 13.56 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 13.56 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 178 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:

( 178lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703

=

(178 ÷ 4624) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

27.06

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)

See Also

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'8" 163 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 164 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
5'8" 165 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 166 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 167 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 168 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 169 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 170 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 171 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 172 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 173 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 174 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 175 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 176 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 177 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 178 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 179 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 180 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 181 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 182 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 183 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 184 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 185 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 186 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 187 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 188 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 189 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 190 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 191 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 192 lbsOverweight/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 male and female with height 5ft 8in and weight 178 lbs? (The answer is: 27.06). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 178 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 8in and weight 178 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 178 lbs is 27.06 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 178 pounds underweight for 5'8?

No, 178 lbs 5'8 is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 178 lbs overweight for 5'8"?

Yes, 178 lbs 5'8" is considered Overweight/Pre-obese