BMI for 5'6" & 100 lbs

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 5'6" and a weight of 100 lbs.

Your BMI

16.1

Moderate Thinness

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 5'6" and 100 lbs, your Body Mass Index is 16.1, which falls into the Moderate Thinness category.

A BMI between 16 and 17 is classified as Moderate Thinness. This suggests you may be underweight, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies and reduced energy levels. A balanced diet and medical guidance may help.

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 (5'6"), different weight

Weight	BMI	Category
110 lbs	17.7	Mild Thinness
120 lbs	19.3	Normal Weight
130 lbs	20.9	Normal Weight

Same weight (100 lbs), different height

Height	BMI	Category
5'0"	19.6	Normal Weight
5'2"	18.4	Mild Thinness
5'4"	17.1	Mild Thinness
5'8"	15.2	Severe Thinness
5'10"	14.3	Severe Thinness
6'0"	13.5	Severe Thinness

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