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At 4'11" and 140 lbs, your BMI is 28.3, placing you in the Overweight category. A BMI of 28.3 falls in the overweight range (25 to 29.9). Modest reductions in weight through diet and exercise can meaningfully improve health outcomes.
28.3
BMI
Overweight
Category
92-123
Healthy range (lbs)
-17 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 28.3: Overweight
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 92 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 92 to 123 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 124 to 148 lbs | You are here |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 148 lbs | - |
Your BMI of 28.3 puts you in the Overweight category for someone 4'11".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (123 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 17 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 23 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 4'11" and 140 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
You would need to lose approximately 17 lbs to reach the high end of the healthy range. The healthy BMI range (18.5 to 24.9) corresponds to 92 to 123 lbs for someone 4'11". A sustainable rate of weight loss is 0.5 to 1 lb per week through a calorie deficit of 250 to 500 calories per day.
BMI is a useful screening tool but has real limitations. It does not distinguish between muscle and fat, so muscular athletes often show elevated BMI despite low body fat. It also does not account for where fat is stored. Waist-to-height ratio and body fat percentage are more precise measures. Use BMI as a starting point, not a definitive health verdict.
For someone 4'11", the healthy weight range based on BMI is 92 to 123 lbs. At 92 lbs, BMI is 18.5 (lower boundary of healthy). At 123 lbs, BMI is 24.9 (upper boundary of healthy). Below 92 lbs is underweight; above 123 lbs is overweight.
BMI only uses height and weight. Body fat percentage measures actual fat tissue as a proportion of total weight, making it more precise for body composition assessment. Two people with the same BMI of 28.3 can have very different body fat percentages depending on muscle mass. Athletes often have BMI values above 25 while maintaining low body fat. Use body fat percentage to set specific fitness goals.
To reach low end (92 lbs)
48 lbs to lose
To reach high end (123 lbs)
17 lbs to lose
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