Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 189 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 8in and weight 189 lbs?
Answer: BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 189 lbs is
28.73
(Overweight/Pre-obese)
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28.73
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is
121.7 lbs — 164.4 lbs
Weight 189 lbs is 24.56 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 24.56 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 189 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:
( 189lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703
=(189 ÷ 4624) × 703
=0.04 × 703
=28.73
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" 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 |
| 5'8" 177 lbs | 26.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 178 lbs | 27.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 179 lbs | 27.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 180 lbs | 27.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 181 lbs | 27.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 182 lbs | 27.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 183 lbs | 27.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 184 lbs | 28 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 185 lbs | 28.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 186 lbs | 28.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 187 lbs | 28.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 188 lbs | 28.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 189 lbs | 28.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 190 lbs | 28.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 191 lbs | 29 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 192 lbs | 29.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 193 lbs | 29.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 194 lbs | 29.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 195 lbs | 29.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 196 lbs | 29.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 197 lbs | 30 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'8" 198 lbs | 30.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 199 lbs | 30.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 200 lbs | 30.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 201 lbs | 30.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 202 lbs | 30.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 203 lbs | 30.9 | Obese/Class I |
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 189 lbs? (The answer is: 28.73). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 189 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.