BMI of 12.2 — What Does It Mean?

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What does BMI of

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BMI of 12.2 — is it good or bad?

Answer

BMI 12.2 for Males and Females means
Underweight/Severe thinness
BMI 12.2 is 6.3 points less than Healthy BMI Range starts (18.5 - 24.9)
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12.2
BMI 12.2 on the Body Mass Index Scale

BMI 12.2: Corresponding Weight and Height

BMI Height and Weight (cm/kg) Height and Weight (ft/in/lbs)
12.2 155 cm 29 kg 5'1" 65 lbs
12.2 156 cm 30 kg 5'1" 65 lbs
12.2 157 cm 30 kg 5'2" 67 lbs
12.2 158 cm 30 kg 5'2" 67 lbs
12.2 159 cm 31 kg 5'3" 69 lbs
12.2 160 cm 31 kg 5'3" 69 lbs
12.2 161 cm 32 kg 5'3" 69 lbs
12.2 162 cm 32 kg 5'4" 71 lbs
12.2 163 cm 32 kg 5'4" 71 lbs
12.2 164 cm 33 kg 5'5" 73 lbs
12.2 165 cm 33 kg 5'5" 73 lbs
12.2 166 cm 34 kg 5'5" 73 lbs
12.2 167 cm 34 kg 5'6" 76 lbs
12.2 168 cm 34 kg 5'6" 76 lbs
12.2 169 cm 35 kg 5'7" 78 lbs
12.2 170 cm 35 kg 5'7" 78 lbs
12.2 171 cm 36 kg 5'7" 78 lbs
12.2 172 cm 36 kg 5'8" 80 lbs
12.2 173 cm 37 kg 5'8" 80 lbs
12.2 174 cm 37 kg 5'9" 83 lbs
12.2 175 cm 37 kg 5'9" 83 lbs
12.2 176 cm 38 kg 5'9" 83 lbs
12.2 177 cm 38 kg 5'10" 85 lbs
12.2 178 cm 39 kg 5'10" 85 lbs
12.2 179 cm 39 kg 5'10" 85 lbs
12.2 180 cm 40 kg 5'11" 87 lbs
12.2 181 cm 40 kg 5'11" 87 lbs
12.2 182 cm 40 kg 6' 90 lbs
12.2 183 cm 41 kg 6' 90 lbs
12.2 184 cm 41 kg 6' 90 lbs
12.2 185 cm 42 kg 6'1" 92 lbs

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

* according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

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This calculator will help you to find out what the given BMI means. For example, it can help you find out BMI of 12.2 — is it good or bad? (The answer is: Underweight/Severe thinness). Enter Body Mass Index (e.g. 12.2) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table

BMI Category
10.5 Underweight/Severe thinness
10.6 Underweight/Severe thinness
10.7 Underweight/Severe thinness
10.8 Underweight/Severe thinness
10.9 Underweight/Severe thinness
11 Underweight/Severe thinness
11.1 Underweight/Severe thinness
11.2 Underweight/Severe thinness
11.3 Underweight/Severe thinness
11.4 Underweight/Severe thinness
11.5 Underweight/Severe thinness
11.6 Underweight/Severe thinness
11.7 Underweight/Severe thinness
11.8 Underweight/Severe thinness
11.9 Underweight/Severe thinness
12 Underweight/Severe thinness
12.1 Underweight/Severe thinness
12.2 Underweight/Severe thinness
12.3 Underweight/Severe thinness
12.4 Underweight/Severe thinness
12.5 Underweight/Severe thinness
12.6 Underweight/Severe thinness
12.7 Underweight/Severe thinness
12.8 Underweight/Severe thinness
12.9 Underweight/Severe thinness
13 Underweight/Severe thinness
13.1 Underweight/Severe thinness
13.2 Underweight/Severe thinness
13.3 Underweight/Severe thinness
13.4 Underweight/Severe thinness

FAQ

BMI of 12.2 — is it good or bad?
BMI 12.2 for Males and Females means Underweight/Severe thinness

Is BMI of 12.2 dangerous?
BMI of 12.2 falls into the "Underweight/Severe thinness" category. A BMI below 18.5 may indicate insufficient body weight. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.

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