5ft8 and 118 pounds | BMI Calculator Male and Female BMI

Your BMI is 17.9

You are classified as mildly underweight.

If you are 5ft8 and 118 pounds, your BMI is 17.9.

What is a healthy weight for a 5ft8 and 118 pounds Male and Female?

If your BMI is 17.9, you are mildly underweight, 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 gain 3.7 pounds to reach a healthy BMI classification.

BMI ranges for 5ft8 height

If your height is 5ft8 and your weight 118 pounds pounds Male and Female, find your BMI classification below. You can also look at our BMI charts.

Height Weight Range Weight classification
5ft8 Below 122 pounds Underweight
5ft8 122 pounds - 164 pounds Healthy Weight
5ft8 164 pounds - 197 pounds Overweight
5ft8 197 pounds and above Obese

What are the health risks associated with BMI 17.9, mildly underweight?

The health risks associated with a BMI below 18.5.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), having a low body mass index (underweight classification) is associated with certain health risks:

  • Nutritional deficiencies (osteoporosis, anemia)
  • Weakened immune system
  • Fertility problems

In addition to these health problems, being underweight 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 118 pounds underweight for 5ft8 ?

Yes, 118 pounds is underweight for someone who is 5ft8.

Is 118 pounds healthy weight for 5ft8 ?

No, 118 pounds is not healthy weight for someone who is 5ft8.

Is 118 pounds overweight for 5ft8 ?

No, 118 pounds is not overweight for someone who is 5ft8.

Is 118 pounds obese for 5ft8 ?

No, 118 pounds is not obese for someone who is 5ft8.