Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'9" 173 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft 9in and 173 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'9" and Weight 173 lbs is
25.54
(Overweight/Pre-obese)
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25.54
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 9in is
125.3 lbs — 168.6 lbs
Weight 173 lbs is 4.37 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 9 Inches, so you need to lose at least 4.37 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 173 Pounds 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:
( 173lbs ÷ (69in)2 ) × 703
=(173 ÷ 4761) × 703
=0.04 × 703
=25.54
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 5'9" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 5'9" 158 lbs | 23.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'9" 159 lbs | 23.5 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'9" 160 lbs | 23.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'9" 161 lbs | 23.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'9" 162 lbs | 23.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'9" 163 lbs | 24.1 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'9" 164 lbs | 24.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'9" 165 lbs | 24.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'9" 166 lbs | 24.5 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'9" 167 lbs | 24.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'9" 168 lbs | 24.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'9" 169 lbs | 25 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 5'9" 170 lbs | 25.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 171 lbs | 25.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 172 lbs | 25.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 173 lbs | 25.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 174 lbs | 25.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 175 lbs | 25.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 176 lbs | 26 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 177 lbs | 26.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 178 lbs | 26.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 179 lbs | 26.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 180 lbs | 26.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 181 lbs | 26.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 182 lbs | 26.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 183 lbs | 27 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 184 lbs | 27.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 185 lbs | 27.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 186 lbs | 27.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 5'9" 187 lbs | 27.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
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 9in and 173 lbs? (The answer is: 25.54). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 9in) and weight (e.g. 173 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.