BMI for 5'6" & 150 lbs

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 5'6" and a weight of 150 lbs.

Your BMI

24.1

Normal Weight

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 5'6" and 150 lbs, your Body Mass Index is 24.1, which falls into the Normal Weight category.

A BMI between 18.5 and 25 is classified as Normal Weight. This range is generally associated with the lowest health risks. Maintaining a balanced diet and regular physical activity will help you stay in this range.

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.

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Same height (5'6"), different weight

Weight	BMI	Category
120 lbs	19.3	Normal Weight
130 lbs	20.9	Normal Weight
140 lbs	22.5	Normal Weight
160 lbs	25.7	Overweight
170 lbs	27.3	Overweight
180 lbs	28.9	Overweight

Same weight (150 lbs), different height

Height	BMI	Category
5'0"	29.4	Overweight
5'2"	27.6	Overweight
5'4"	25.6	Overweight
5'8"	22.7	Normal Weight
5'10"	21.5	Normal Weight
6'0"	20.3	Normal Weight

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