Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 255 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 255 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 255 lbs is
38.77

(Obese/Class II)

16
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18.5
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38.77
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is

121.7 lbs — 163.8 lbs

Weight 255 lbs is 91.22 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 91.22 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 255 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:

( 255lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703

=

(255 ÷ 4624) × 703

=

0.06 × 703

=

38.77

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 255 lbs? (The answer is: 38.77). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 255 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI for Height

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BMI Table for 5'8" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'8" 240 lbs36.5Obese/Class II
5'8" 241 lbs36.6Obese/Class II
5'8" 242 lbs36.8Obese/Class II
5'8" 243 lbs36.9Obese/Class II
5'8" 244 lbs37.1Obese/Class II
5'8" 245 lbs37.3Obese/Class II
5'8" 246 lbs37.4Obese/Class II
5'8" 247 lbs37.6Obese/Class II
5'8" 248 lbs37.7Obese/Class II
5'8" 249 lbs37.9Obese/Class II
5'8" 250 lbs38Obese/Class II
5'8" 251 lbs38.2Obese/Class II
5'8" 252 lbs38.3Obese/Class II
5'8" 253 lbs38.5Obese/Class II
5'8" 254 lbs38.6Obese/Class II
5'8" 255 lbs38.8Obese/Class II
5'8" 256 lbs38.9Obese/Class II
5'8" 257 lbs39.1Obese/Class II
5'8" 258 lbs39.2Obese/Class II
5'8" 259 lbs39.4Obese/Class II
5'8" 260 lbs39.5Obese/Class II
5'8" 261 lbs39.7Obese/Class II
5'8" 262 lbs39.8Obese/Class II
5'8" 263 lbs40Obese/Class II
5'8" 264 lbs40.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'8" 265 lbs40.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'8" 266 lbs40.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'8" 267 lbs40.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'8" 268 lbs40.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'8" 269 lbs40.9Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 255 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 255 lbs is 38.77 (Obese/Class II)

Is 255 pounds underweight for 5ft 8in?

No, 255 lbs 5ft 8in is considered Obese/Class II

Is 255 lbs overweight for 5ft 8in?

Yes, 255 lbs 5ft 8in is considered Obese/Class II

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