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 5'8" and 172 lbs? Is 172 pounds a good weight for 5 feet 8 inches? What is the ideal weight for 5'8" in tall?
Your height and weight information:
▸ Height 5 feet 8 inches (68 inches), metric is 172.72 centimeters.
▸ Weight 172 pounds, metric is 78.02 kilograms.
According to the BMI standard, your height of 5 feet 8 inches corresponds to an ideal weight of: 144.71 lbs (or 65.64 kg).
Your BMI healthy weight range is 121.68 ~ 164.44 lbs
Your current BMI is 26.1, 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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