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BMI for 5'0" & 230 lbs

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 5'0" and a weight of 230 lbs.

Your BMI

45.2

Obese Class III

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 5'0" and 230 lbs, your Body Mass Index is 45.2, which falls into the Obese Class III category.

A BMI of 40 or above is classified as Obese Class III (sometimes called morbid obesity). This carries the highest health risks and often requires medical intervention. Please consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.

BMI is calculated as weight (kg) / height² (m). While it is a widely used screening tool, it does not differentiate between muscle and fat mass. For a more complete picture, consider measuring your body fat percentage.

Explore nearby BMI values

Same height (5'0"), different weight

WeightBMICategory
200 lbs39.3Obese Class II
210 lbs41.2Obese Class III
220 lbs43.2Obese Class III
240 lbs47.1Obese Class III
250 lbs49.1Obese Class III
260 lbs51.0Obese Class III

Same weight (230 lbs), different height

HeightBMICategory
4'10"48.3Obese Class III
5'2"42.3Obese Class III
5'4"39.3Obese Class II
5'6"37.0Obese Class II

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