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 188 lbs? Is 188 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 188 pounds, metric is 85.28 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 30.3, which is in the obese range. It is recommended that you consult a health care professional and begin a reasonable weight loss program.
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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