5ft8 and 98 pounds | BMI Calculator Male and Female BMI

Your BMI is 14.9

You are classified as severely underweight.

If you are 5ft8 and 98 pounds, your BMI is 14.9.

What is a healthy weight for a 5ft8 and 98 pounds Male and Female?

If your BMI is 14.9, you are severely 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 23.7 pounds to reach a healthy BMI classification.

BMI ranges for 5ft8 height

If your height is 5ft8 and your weight 98 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 14.9, severely 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 98 pounds underweight for 5ft8 ?

Yes, 98 pounds is underweight for someone who is 5ft8.

Is 98 pounds healthy weight for 5ft8 ?

No, 98 pounds is not healthy weight for someone who is 5ft8.

Is 98 pounds overweight for 5ft8 ?

No, 98 pounds is not overweight for someone who is 5ft8.

Is 98 pounds obese for 5ft8 ?

No, 98 pounds is not obese for someone who is 5ft8.