getcalc.com's BMI calculator to find if a male or female of 159 lb weight & 5ft 5in height is obese, extreme obese, overweight, underweight or ideal weight. According to BMI chart and their classification, BMI score of 26.46 for 159 pounds weight & 5ft 5in tall indicates that your weight is Overweight. The Body Mass Index of 26.46 is derived from the weight of 159 pounds divided by the square of height 5'5". You are weighing 9.35 lb more than the healthy or optimum weight. Burning more calories or reducing the excess weight 9.35 lb by your proper diet & exercises can brought your weight to 149.65 lb in order to get your BMI score to 24.9.
Current Weight | Target Weight | Curent BMI | Target BMI |
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159 lb | 149.65 lb | 26.46 | 24.9 |
BMI chart for 159 lb weight & 5ft 5in height and its nearest weights to let you know how your height & weight describes you.
BMI chart of 5ft 5in height male or female | |||
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Height | Weight | BMI | Classification |
5ft 5in | 104.93 lb | 17.46 | Underweight |
5ft 5in | 128.97 lb | 21.46 | Normal |
5ft 5in | 159.02 lb | 26.46 | Overweight |
5ft 5in | 171.04 lb | 28.46 | Overweight |
5ft 5in | 195.08 lb | 32.46 | Obese |
5ft 5in | 219.12 lb | 36.46 | Obese |