Analysis for 4’11”, 175 lbs female
Your BMI is:
35.3
Your BMI Classification is:
Obese
Your ideal weight range is:
91 – 123 lbs
Is 175 lbs a healthy weight for a 4’11” female?
According to the calculation, a weight of 175 lbs for a height of 4’11” results in a BMI of 35.3, which places you in the Obese category.
BMI Table for Adults
| Classification | BMI range – kg/m2 |
|---|---|
| Severe Thinness | < 16 |
| Moderate Thinness | 16 – 17 |
| Mild Thinness | 17 – 18.5 |
| Normal | 18.5 – 25 |
| Overweight | 25 – 30 |
| Obese Class I | 30 – 35 |
| Obese Class II | 35 – 40 |
| Obese Class III | > 40 |
About BMI
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used, simple screening tool that provides a measure of a person’s weight in relation to their height to estimate body fat. It’s used as an indicator of general health because a high BMI correlates with an increased risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain cancers.
Without considering other clinical factors, BMI alone is an imperfect measure and can lead to misclassification of an individual’s health status. Its primary limitation is that it only uses height and weight and does not provide insight into the body’s actual composition (the proportion of muscle, fat, and bone) or fat distribution.
BMI can be inaccurate for certain populations:
Muscular individuals and athletes: Because muscle is denser than fat, very muscular people can have a high BMI that places them in the “overweight” or “obese” categories, even if they have very low body fat and are in excellent health.
Older adults: As people age, they naturally tend to lose muscle mass and bone density, meaning they might fall into a “normal” BMI range despite carrying excess body fat (sometimes termed “normal weight obesity” or “skinny fat”), which can still pose health risks.
Different sexes: Women generally have a higher percentage of body fat than men with the same BMI, which means the standard chart may not be as accurate for all women.
Different ethnicities/races: The original BMI calculation was based primarily on data from Western European men and does not account for variations in body composition and disease risk among diverse racial and ethnic groups. For example, people of Asian descent may be at increased risk for conditions like type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI threshold than Caucasians.