Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 253 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 253 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 253 lbs is
38.46

(Obese/Class II)

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

121.7 lbs — 164.4 lbs

Weight 253 lbs is 88.6 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 8 inches, so you need to lose at least 88.6 lbs

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.

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 253 lbs 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:

( 253lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703

=

(253 ÷ 4624) × 703

≈

38.46

BMI Table

For adults aged 18 and over, 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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BMI Table for 5'8" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'8" 220 lbs33.45Obese/Class I
5'8" 221 lbs33.6Obese/Class I
5'8" 222 lbs33.75Obese/Class I
5'8" 223 lbs33.9Obese/Class I
5'8" 224 lbs34.06Obese/Class I
5'8" 225 lbs34.21Obese/Class I
5'8" 226 lbs34.36Obese/Class I
5'8" 227 lbs34.51Obese/Class I
5'8" 228 lbs34.66Obese/Class I
5'8" 229 lbs34.82Obese/Class I
5'8" 230 lbs34.97Obese/Class I
5'8" 231 lbs35.12Obese/Class II
5'8" 232 lbs35.27Obese/Class II
5'8" 235 lbs35.73Obese/Class II
5'8" 237 lbs36.03Obese/Class II
5'8" 239 lbs36.34Obese/Class II
5'8" 240 lbs36.49Obese/Class II
5'8" 241 lbs36.64Obese/Class II
5'8" 242 lbs36.79Obese/Class II
5'8" 245 lbs37.25Obese/Class II
5'8" 248 lbs37.7Obese/Class II
5'8" 249 lbs37.86Obese/Class II
5'8" 250 lbs38.01Obese/Class II
5'8" 253 lbs38.46Obese/Class II
5'8" 255 lbs38.77Obese/Class II
5'8" 257 lbs39.07Obese/Class II
5'8" 260 lbs39.53Obese/Class II
5'8" 263 lbs39.98Obese/Class II
5'8" 264 lbs40.14Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'8" 265 lbs40.29Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 253 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 253 lbs is 38.46 (Obese/Class II)

Is 253 pounds underweight for 5ft 8in?

No, 253 lbs 5ft 8in is considered Obese/Class II

Is 253 lbs overweight for 5ft 8in?

Yes, 253 lbs 5ft 8in is considered Obese/Class II

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