BMI of 48 — What Does It Mean?

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BMI of 48 — is it good or bad?

Answer

BMI 48 for Males and Females means
Morbid Obesity/Class III
BMI 48 is 23.1 points more than Healthy BMI Range starts (18.5 - 24.9)
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BMI 48 on the Body Mass Index Scale

BMI 48: Corresponding Weight and Height

BMIHeight and Weight (cm/kg)Height and Weight (ft/in/lbs)
48155 cm 115 kg5'1" 254 lbs
48156 cm 117 kg5'1" 254 lbs
48157 cm 118 kg5'2" 262 lbs
48158 cm 120 kg5'2" 262 lbs
48159 cm 121 kg5'3" 271 lbs
48160 cm 123 kg5'3" 271 lbs
48161 cm 124 kg5'3" 271 lbs
48162 cm 126 kg5'4" 280 lbs
48163 cm 128 kg5'4" 280 lbs
48164 cm 129 kg5'5" 288 lbs
48165 cm 131 kg5'5" 288 lbs
48166 cm 132 kg5'5" 288 lbs
48167 cm 134 kg5'6" 297 lbs
48168 cm 135 kg5'6" 297 lbs
48169 cm 137 kg5'7" 307 lbs
48170 cm 139 kg5'7" 307 lbs
48171 cm 140 kg5'7" 307 lbs
48172 cm 142 kg5'8" 316 lbs
48173 cm 144 kg5'8" 316 lbs
48174 cm 145 kg5'9" 325 lbs
48175 cm 147 kg5'9" 325 lbs
48176 cm 149 kg5'9" 325 lbs
48177 cm 150 kg5'10" 335 lbs
48178 cm 152 kg5'10" 335 lbs
48179 cm 154 kg5'10" 335 lbs
48180 cm 156 kg5'11" 344 lbs
48181 cm 157 kg5'11" 344 lbs
48182 cm 159 kg6' 354 lbs
48183 cm 161 kg6' 354 lbs
48184 cm 163 kg6' 354 lbs
48185 cm 164 kg6'1" 364 lbs

BMI Table

For adults over the age of 20 years, 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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This calculator will help you to find out what the given BMI means. For example, it can help you find out BMI of 48 — is it good or bad? (The answer is: Morbid Obesity/Class III). Enter Body Mass Index (e.g. 48) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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What does BMI of

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BMI Table

BMICategory
46.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
46.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
46.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
46.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
46.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
47Morbid Obesity/Class III
47.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
47.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
47.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
47.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
47.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
47.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
47.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
47.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
47.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
48Morbid Obesity/Class III
48.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
48.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
48.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
48.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
48.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
48.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
48.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
48.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
48.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
49Morbid Obesity/Class III
49.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
49.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
49.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
49.4Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

BMI of 48 — is it good or bad?

BMI 48 for Males and Females means Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is BMI of 48 dangerous?

BMI of 48 falls into the "Morbid Obesity/Class III" category. A BMI above 24.9 may indicate excess body weight. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.

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