Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 240 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 8in and weight 240 lbs?
Answer: BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 240 lbs is
36.49
(Obese/Class II)
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is
Weight 240 lbs is 75.56 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 75.56 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 240 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:
( 240lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703
=(240 ÷ 4624) × 703
=0.05 × 703
=36.49
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
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 240 lbs? (The answer is: 36.49). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 240 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
BMI Table for 5'8" Height for Man and Woman
Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
---|---|---|
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 |
5'8" 253 lbs | 38.5 | Obese/Class II |
5'8" 254 lbs | 38.6 | Obese/Class II |
FAQ
What is BMI for male and female with height 5ft 8in and weight 240 lbs?
BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 240 lbs is 36.49 (Obese/Class II)
Is 240 pounds underweight for 5'8?
No, 240 lbs 5'8 is considered Obese/Class II
Is 240 lbs overweight for 5'8"?
Yes, 240 lbs 5'8" is considered Obese/Class II
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