Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 238 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 238 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 238 lbs is
36.18
(Obese/Class II)
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36.18
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is
121.7 lbs — 163.8 lbs
Weight 238 lbs is 74.22 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 74.22 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 238 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:
( 238lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703
=(238 ÷ 4624) × 703
=0.05 × 703
=36.18
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" 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 |
| 5'8" 233 lbs | 35.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 234 lbs | 35.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 235 lbs | 35.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 236 lbs | 35.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 237 lbs | 36 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 238 lbs | 36.2 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 239 lbs | 36.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 240 lbs | 36.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 241 lbs | 36.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 242 lbs | 36.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 243 lbs | 36.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 244 lbs | 37.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 245 lbs | 37.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 246 lbs | 37.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 247 lbs | 37.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 248 lbs | 37.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 249 lbs | 37.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 250 lbs | 38 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 251 lbs | 38.2 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 252 lbs | 38.3 | 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 5ft 8in and 238 lbs? (The answer is: 36.18). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 238 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.