getcalc.com's BMI calculator to find if a male or female of 179 lb weight & 5ft 5in height is obese, extreme obese, overweight, underweight or ideal weight. According to BMI chart and their classification, BMI score of 29.78 for 179 pounds weight & 5ft 5in tall indicates that your weight is Overweight. The Body Mass Index of 29.78 is derived from the weight of 179 pounds divided by the square of height 5'5". You are weighing 29.35 lb more than the healthy or optimum weight. Burning more calories or reducing the excess weight 29.35 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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179 lb | 149.65 lb | 29.78 | 24.9 |
BMI chart for 179 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 | 124.89 lb | 20.78 | Normal |
5ft 5in | 148.93 lb | 24.78 | Normal |
5ft 5in | 178.98 lb | 29.78 | Overweight |
5ft 5in | 191 lb | 31.78 | Obese |
5ft 5in | 215.04 lb | 35.78 | Obese |
5ft 5in | 239.08 lb | 39.78 | Extreme Obese |