Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'8" 265 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft 8in and 265 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'8" and Weight 265 lbs is
40.29
(Morbid Obesity/Class III)
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40.29
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 8in is
121.7 lbs — 163.8 lbs
Weight 265 lbs is 101.22 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 101.22 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 265 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:
( 265lbs ÷ (68in)2 ) × 703
=(265 ÷ 4624) × 703
=0.06 × 703
=40.29
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" 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 |
| 5'8" 255 lbs | 38.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 256 lbs | 38.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 257 lbs | 39.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 258 lbs | 39.2 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 259 lbs | 39.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 260 lbs | 39.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 261 lbs | 39.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'8" 262 lbs | 39.8 | 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 |
| 5'8" 266 lbs | 40.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 267 lbs | 40.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 268 lbs | 40.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 269 lbs | 40.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 270 lbs | 41.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 271 lbs | 41.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 272 lbs | 41.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 273 lbs | 41.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 274 lbs | 41.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 275 lbs | 41.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 276 lbs | 42 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 277 lbs | 42.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 278 lbs | 42.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 5'8" 279 lbs | 42.4 | 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 265 lbs? (The answer is: 40.29). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 265 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.