getcalc.com's BMI calculator to find if a male or female of 159 lb weight & 5ft 8in height is obese, extreme obese, overweight, underweight or ideal weight. According to BMI chart and their classification, BMI score of 24.17 for 159 pounds weight & 5ft 8in tall indicates that your weight is Normal. The Body Mass Index of 24.17 is derived from the weight of 159 pounds divided by the square of height 5'8".
BMI chart for 159 lb weight & 5ft 8in height and its nearest weights to let you know how your height & weight describes you.
BMI chart of 5ft 8in height male or female | |||
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Height | Weight | BMI | Classification |
5ft 8in | 126.09 lb | 19.17 | Normal |
5ft 8in | 139.25 lb | 21.17 | Normal |
5ft 8in | 158.98 lb | 24.17 | Normal |
5ft 8in | 172.13 lb | 26.17 | Overweight |
5ft 8in | 198.44 lb | 30.17 | Obese |
5ft 8in | 224.75 lb | 34.17 | Obese |