Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 201 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 201 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 201 lbs is
30.56

(Obese/Class I)

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30.56
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is

121.7 lbs — 163.8 lbs

Weight 201 lbs is 37.22 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 37.22 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 201 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:

( 201lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703

=

(201 ÷ 4624) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

30.56

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 201 lbs? (The answer is: 30.56). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 201 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" 186 lbs28.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 187 lbs28.4Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 188 lbs28.6Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 189 lbs28.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 190 lbs28.9Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 191 lbs29Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 192 lbs29.2Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 193 lbs29.3Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 194 lbs29.5Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 195 lbs29.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 196 lbs29.8Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 197 lbs30Overweight/Pre-obese
5'8" 198 lbs30.1Obese/Class I
5'8" 199 lbs30.3Obese/Class I
5'8" 200 lbs30.4Obese/Class I
5'8" 201 lbs30.6Obese/Class I
5'8" 202 lbs30.7Obese/Class I
5'8" 203 lbs30.9Obese/Class I
5'8" 204 lbs31Obese/Class I
5'8" 205 lbs31.2Obese/Class I
5'8" 206 lbs31.3Obese/Class I
5'8" 207 lbs31.5Obese/Class I
5'8" 208 lbs31.6Obese/Class I
5'8" 209 lbs31.8Obese/Class I
5'8" 210 lbs31.9Obese/Class I
5'8" 211 lbs32.1Obese/Class I
5'8" 212 lbs32.2Obese/Class I
5'8" 213 lbs32.4Obese/Class I
5'8" 214 lbs32.5Obese/Class I
5'8" 215 lbs32.7Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 201 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 201 lbs is 30.56 (Obese/Class I)

Is 201 pounds underweight for 5ft 8in?

No, 201 lbs 5ft 8in is considered Obese/Class I

Is 201 lbs overweight for 5ft 8in?

Yes, 201 lbs 5ft 8in is considered Obese/Class I

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