The BMI calculator is based on the international standard for BMI set by the WHO and can be used to calculate weight status categories as well as your personal ideal weight, tell you, what is the BMI for 5'6" and 159 lbs? Is 159 pounds a good weight for 5 feet 6 inches? What is the ideal weight for 5'6" in tall?
Your height and weight information:
▸ Height 5 feet 6 inches (66 inches), metric is 167.64 centimeters.
▸ Weight 159 pounds, metric is 72.12 kilograms.
According to the BMI standard, your height of 5 feet 6 inches corresponds to an ideal weight of: 136.32 lbs (or 61.83 kg).
Your BMI healthy weight range is 114.63 ~ 154.91 lbs
Your current BMI is 25.7, which is in the overweight range. It is recommended that you limit your energy intake from total fat and sugar, and exercise appropriately.
It is important to check your ideal weight and body fat, but BMI alone cannot help you assess your overall health risk and your BMI calculator is for informational purposes only.
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