Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'9" 156 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 9in and 156 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'9" and Weight 156 lbs is
23.03

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

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23.03
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 9in is

125.3 lbs — 169.2 lbs

Weight 156 lbs is in Healthy Zone. You may lose 30.7 lbs or gain 13.2 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 156 lbs and Height 5 feet 9 inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'9" = 69 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 156lbs ÷ (69in)2 ) × 703

=

(156 ÷ 4761) × 703

≈

23.03

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 5'9" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'9" 141 lbs20.82Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 142 lbs20.97Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 143 lbs21.12Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 144 lbs21.26Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 145 lbs21.41Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 146 lbs21.56Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 147 lbs21.71Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 148 lbs21.85Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 149 lbs22Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 150 lbs22.15Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 151 lbs22.3Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 152 lbs22.44Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 153 lbs22.59Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 154 lbs22.74Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 155 lbs22.89Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 156 lbs23.03Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 157 lbs23.18Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 158 lbs23.33Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 159 lbs23.48Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 160 lbs23.63Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 161 lbs23.77Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 162 lbs23.92Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 163 lbs24.07Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 164 lbs24.22Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 165 lbs24.36Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 166 lbs24.51Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 167 lbs24.66Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 168 lbs24.81Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 169 lbs24.95Normal/Healthy Weight
5'9" 170 lbs25.1Overweight/Pre-obese

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 9in and 156 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'9" and Weight 156 lbs is 23.03 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 156 pounds underweight for 5ft 9in?

No, 156 lbs 5ft 9in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 156 lbs overweight for 5ft 9in?

No, 156 lbs 5ft 9in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

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