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BMI For 5'8'' And 96.00 lbs - Find Your Personal BMI Score & Ideal Weight

Michelle Saari MSc, RD

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By Michelle Saari MSc, RD, Registered Dietitian

Last Updated on June 16th, 2024

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Underweight BMI

14.60 At 5'8'' And 96.00 lbs Your BMI Is 14.60

Height

5'8''

Weight

96.00lbs

+26 lbs

To A Normal BMI Classification
Normal BMI starts: 121.62 lbs

+69 lbs

To A Overweight BMI Classification
Overweight BMI starts: 164.28 lbs

BMI Grading Table For Height 5'8''

Weight Weight Class
Below 120.76 lbs Underweight
121.42 lbs - 163.42 lbs Normal
164.08 lbs - 196.24 lbs Overweight
196.89 lbs And Above Obese

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If You Wanted A Normal BMI Weight Of 163.42 lbs And You Wanted To Gain Weight, We Recommend Consulting Doctor.

Ideal Weight For A 5'8'' Male Or Female

The Ideal Weight Range Using The BMI For A Male Or Female With A Height Of 68.00 in Is

Between

121.42 lbs
And
163.42 lbs

How to Calculate BMI For 68.00 in And 96.00 lbs

68.00 X 68.00 = 4624.00703 X 96.00 = 67488
67488.00 / 4624.00 = 14.60 BMI

68.00 = Height in | 96.00 = Weight lbs

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What’s my BMI?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is one way to measure health in older adults. If we think of health like a puzzle, BMI is just one piece of a very large puzzle. While it does not fully determine whether an individual is healthy or not, it does help in determining long-term health outcomes.

BMI is a calculation of the ratio of height to weight, this gives a number that is compared to a reference range.

According to The World Health Organization (WHO) BMI does have limitations that make it not appropriate to use as a sole indicator of health. So let’s take a look at when it’s useful, and how to properly use it!

BMI and its Role in Health

Calculating the BMI is actually relatively simple.

BMI = kg/m2

Kg = Kilograms Body Weight

M2 = Height in Metres Squared

A practical example would be a man who is 6 feet tall, this equals 1.83 meters, or 3.35 meters squared. This man also weighs 85 kilograms. So if we plug that into the formula we get:

BMI = 85/3.35

BMI = 25.4

BMI Range

Health CategoryBMI Range
Underweight< 18.5
Normal WeightBetween 18.5-24.9
OverweightBetween 25-29.9
Obese≥ 30

References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8984168/
  2. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/index.html
  3. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmi_tbl.htm
  4. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/index.html#Interpreted
Michelle Saari MSc, RD

Written By

Michelle Saari MSc, RD

Registered Dietitian

Michelle Saari is a Registered Dietitian based in Canada. She has a Master's Degree in Human Nutritional Sciences and is a passionate advocate for spreading easy to understand, reliable, and trustworthy nutrition information. She is currently a full-time blogger with two elderly nutrition-focused health blogs.

Frequently Asked Question's

What Is The BMI For A 5'8'' And 96.00 lbs Female?

For a female with a height of 5'8'' and weight of 96.00 lbs, the calculated BMI is 14.60. This falls into the underweight category on the BMI scale.

What Is The BMI For A 5'8'' And 96.00 lbs Male?

If a male is 5'8'' tall and weighs 96.00 lbs, their calculated BMI would be 14.60. This BMI value is considered underweight for adult males.

What Is The Ideal Weight For A 5'8'' Female?

For a 5'8'' female, the ideal weight range is approximately 121.42-163.42 lbs. At 96.00 lbs , this individual would be considered underweight for their height.

What Is The Ideal Weight For A 5'8'' Male?

The ideal weight range for a male with a height of 5'8'' is around 121.42-163.42 lbs. This means a 5'8'' 96.00 lbs male would be underweight.

If I Am 5'8'' And Weigh 96.00 lbs, Is That A Good Weight For My Height?

No, if you are 5'8'' tall and weigh 96.00 lbs, this would be considered underweight based on BMI calculations. The ideal weight range for 5'8'' male and female is 121.42-163.42 lbs.

How Is BMI Calculated For A Height Of 5'8'' And Weight Of 96.00 lbs?

To calculate BMI for someone 5'8'' tall and weighing 96.00 lbs, you take the weight in kilograms and divide it by the height in meters squared. For these stats, the BMI formula is 43.54 kg / ( 1.7272m)2 which equals a BMI of 14.60.

Is A BMI Of 14.60 Good For Someone 5'8'' Tall?

No, a BMI of 14.60 for a 5'8'' individual would be considered underweight. A healthy BMI range is usually 18.5-24.9. At this height, the ideal BMI is approximately 19-25.

What Are Yhe Weight Ranges For Different BMIs At 5'8'' Tall?

For a 5'8'' adult:
Underweight BMI is less than 18.4 = Under 120.76 lbs
Healthy Weight BMI 18.5-24.9 = 121.42-163.42 lbs
Overweight Weight BMI 25-29.9 = 164.08-196.24 lbs
Obese BMI 30 or higher = Over 196.89 lbs

Does BMI Take Age/Gender Into Account For A 5'8'' Person?

The standard BMI calculations do not factor in age or gender. However, ideal weight ranges can differ slightly for males vs females of the same height. BMI standards also have different categories for older adults over age 65.
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