Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 218 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 8in and weight 218 lbs?
Answer: BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 218 lbs is
33.14
(Obese/Class I)
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33.14
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is
Weight 218 lbs is 53.56 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 53.56 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 218 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:
( 218lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703
=(218 ÷ 4624) × 703
=0.05 × 703
=33.14
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" 203 lbs | 30.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 204 lbs | 31 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 205 lbs | 31.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 206 lbs | 31.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 207 lbs | 31.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 208 lbs | 31.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 209 lbs | 31.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 210 lbs | 31.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 211 lbs | 32.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 212 lbs | 32.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 213 lbs | 32.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 214 lbs | 32.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 215 lbs | 32.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 216 lbs | 32.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 217 lbs | 33 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 218 lbs | 33.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 219 lbs | 33.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 220 lbs | 33.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 221 lbs | 33.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 222 lbs | 33.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 223 lbs | 33.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 224 lbs | 34.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 225 lbs | 34.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 226 lbs | 34.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 227 lbs | 34.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 228 lbs | 34.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 229 lbs | 34.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 230 lbs | 35 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'8" 231 lbs | 35.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 232 lbs | 35.3 | Obese/Class II |
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 218 lbs? (The answer is: 33.14). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 218 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.