Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 260 lbs
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What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 260 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 260 lbs is
39.53
(Obese/Class II)
16
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18.5
25
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40
39.53
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is
Weight 260 lbs is 95.56 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 95.56 lbs
Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment.
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 260 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:
( 260lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703
=(260 ÷ 4624) × 703
=39.53
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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- 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" 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 |
| 5'8" 233 lbs | 35.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 235 lbs | 35.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 237 lbs | 36 | 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" 245 lbs | 37.3 | 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" 253 lbs | 38.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 255 lbs | 38.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 257 lbs | 39.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 260 lbs | 39.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 263 lbs | 40 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 264 lbs | 40.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 265 lbs | 40.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
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 260 lbs? (The answer is: 39.53). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 260 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.
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