BMI of 49 — What Does It Mean?
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BMI of 49 — is it good or bad?
Answer
BMI 49 for Males and Females means
Morbid Obesity/Class III
BMI 49 is 24.1 points more than Healthy BMI Range ends (18.5 - 24.9)
Note: BMI is a general screening tool and does not diagnose body fatness or health. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal assessment. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.
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BMI 49: Corresponding Weight and Height
| BMI | Height and Weight (cm/kg) | Height and Weight (ft/in/lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | 155 cm ≈118 kg | ≈5'1" ≈259 lbs |
| 49 | 156 cm ≈119 kg | ≈5'1" ≈259 lbs |
| 49 | 157 cm ≈121 kg | ≈5'2" ≈268 lbs |
| 49 | 158 cm ≈122 kg | ≈5'2" ≈268 lbs |
| 49 | 159 cm ≈124 kg | ≈5'3" ≈277 lbs |
| 49 | 160 cm ≈125 kg | ≈5'3" ≈277 lbs |
| 49 | 161 cm ≈127 kg | ≈5'3" ≈277 lbs |
| 49 | 162 cm ≈129 kg | ≈5'4" ≈285 lbs |
| 49 | 163 cm ≈130 kg | ≈5'4" ≈285 lbs |
| 49 | 164 cm ≈132 kg | ≈5'5" ≈294 lbs |
| 49 | 165 cm ≈133 kg | ≈5'5" ≈294 lbs |
| 49 | 166 cm ≈135 kg | ≈5'5" ≈294 lbs |
| 49 | 167 cm ≈137 kg | ≈5'6" ≈304 lbs |
| 49 | 168 cm ≈138 kg | ≈5'6" ≈304 lbs |
| 49 | 169 cm ≈140 kg | ≈5'7" ≈313 lbs |
| 49 | 170 cm ≈142 kg | ≈5'7" ≈313 lbs |
| 49 | 171 cm ≈143 kg | ≈5'7" ≈313 lbs |
| 49 | 172 cm ≈145 kg | ≈5'8" ≈322 lbs |
| 49 | 173 cm ≈147 kg | ≈5'8" ≈322 lbs |
| 49 | 174 cm ≈148 kg | ≈5'9" ≈332 lbs |
| 49 | 175 cm ≈150 kg | ≈5'9" ≈332 lbs |
| 49 | 176 cm ≈152 kg | ≈5'9" ≈332 lbs |
| 49 | 177 cm ≈154 kg | ≈5'10" ≈342 lbs |
| 49 | 178 cm ≈155 kg | ≈5'10" ≈342 lbs |
| 49 | 179 cm ≈157 kg | ≈5'10" ≈342 lbs |
| 49 | 180 cm ≈159 kg | ≈5'11" ≈351 lbs |
| 49 | 181 cm ≈161 kg | ≈5'11" ≈351 lbs |
| 49 | 182 cm ≈162 kg | ≈6' ≈361 lbs |
| 49 | 183 cm ≈164 kg | ≈6' ≈361 lbs |
| 49 | 184 cm ≈166 kg | ≈6' ≈361 lbs |
| 49 | 185 cm ≈168 kg | ≈6'1" ≈371 lbs |
BMI Table
For adults aged 18 and over, 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 |
See Also
- BMI Calculator (Imperial) - Body Mass Index Calculator (ft/in/lbs)
- 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
- One Rep Max Calculator - Estimate your 1RM from any set
About "BMI Meaning" Calculator
This calculator will help you to find out what the given BMI means. For example, it can help you find out BMI of 49 — is it good or bad? (The answer is: Morbid Obesity/Class III). Enter Body Mass Index (e.g. 49) and hit the 'Find out' button.
BMI Table
| BMI | Category |
|---|---|
| 42.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 42.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 42.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 42.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 43 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 43.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 43.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 43.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 43.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 43.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 44 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 44.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 44.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 44.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 45 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 45.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 45.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 45.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 46 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 46.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 47 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 47.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 47.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 47.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 48 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 48.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 48.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 49 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 49.6 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 50 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
FAQ
BMI of 49 — is it good or bad?
BMI 49 for Males and Females means Morbid Obesity/Class III
Is BMI of 49 dangerous?
BMI of 49 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.
What weight gives a BMI of 49?
BMI is weight divided by height in metres squared, so it names a weight only once the height is fixed: at 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) a BMI of 49 means about 312.2 lb (141.6 kg). A taller person reaches the same BMI at a proportionally higher weight.
Does a BMI of 49 mean the same for men and women?
Yes — the WHO adult scale has no separate cut-offs by sex, so a BMI of 49 reads as "Morbid Obesity/Class III" for both. Age is what changes it: the adult table starts at 18, while children and teenagers aged 5–19 are compared with age- and sex-specific reference values instead.
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