5ft5 and 223 pounds | BMI Calculator Male and Female BMI

Your BMI is 37.1

You are classified as obese class II.

If you are 5ft5 and 223 pounds, your BMI is 37.1.

What is a healthy weight for a 5ft5 and 223 pounds Male and Female?

If your BMI is 37.1, you are obese class II, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

If you are , your healthy BMI is between $20_and_$26. So you have to lose 72.8 pounds to reach a healthy BMI classification.

BMI ranges for 5ft5 height

If your height is 5ft5 and your weight 223 pounds pounds Male and Female, find your BMI classification below. You can also look at our BMI charts.

Height Weight Range Weight classification
5ft5 Below 111 pounds Underweight
5ft5 111 pounds - 150 pounds Healthy Weight
5ft5 150 pounds - 180 pounds Overweight
5ft5 180 pounds and above Obese

What are the health risks associated with BMI 37.1, obese class II?

The health risks associated with a BMI between 35 and 39.9.

BMI obesity class II is medically classified as a form of moderate obesity. Here, the cut-off point of being overweight is clearly crossed. Daily activities are much more intense and the risk of secondary diseases increases significantly, according to the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC).

The most common health risks associated with BMI obesity include:

  • High blood strain and excessive ldl cholesterol which can be threat elements for coronary heart disease.
  • Type 2 diabetes.
  • Breathing troubles, consisting of bronchial allergies and sleep apnea.
  • Joint troubles consisting of osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal discomfort.
  • Gallstones and gallbladder disease.

In addition to these health problems, obesity can also cause low self-esteem and depression.

Facts

Fact 1

34% of adults high school graduate are overweight in the US.

37% of adults college graduate are overweight in the US.

Fact 2

34% of adults with a salary between $50,000 - $74,999 are obese in the US.

37% of adults with a salary between $50,000 - $74,999 are overweight in the US.

Fact 3

32% of adults are obese in the US.

35% of adults are overweight in the US.


Is 223 pounds underweight for 5ft5 ?

No, 223 pounds is not underweight for someone who is 5ft5.

Is 223 pounds healthy weight for 5ft5 ?

No, 223 pounds is not healthy weight for someone who is 5ft5.

Is 223 pounds overweight for 5ft5 ?

No, 223 pounds is not overweight for someone who is 5ft5.

Is 223 pounds obese for 5ft5 ?

Yes, 223 pounds is obese for someone who is 5ft5.