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At 4'11" and 160 lbs, your BMI is 32.3, placing you in the Obese Class I category. A BMI of 32.3 falls in the Class I obesity range (30 to 34.9). Health risks are elevated. A structured nutrition and activity plan can make a significant difference.
32.3
BMI
Obese Class I
Category
92-123
Healthy range (lbs)
-37 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 32.3: Obese Class I
| 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 | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 148 lbs | You are here |
Your BMI of 32.3 puts you in the Obese Class I category for someone 4'11".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (123 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 37 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 50 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 4'11" and 160 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
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 32.3 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.
A BMI of 32.3 at 4'11" places you in the Obese Class I category. BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated by dividing weight in pounds by height in inches squared, then multiplying by 703. The healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9, which translates to 92 to 123 lbs for someone 4'11".
At 4'11", a weight of 160 lbs gives a BMI of 32.3, which is in the Obese Class I category. The healthy weight range for 4'11" is 92 to 123 lbs. This is above the healthy range. Keep in mind BMI does not account for muscle mass or body composition.
To reach low end (92 lbs)
68 lbs to lose
To reach high end (123 lbs)
37 lbs to lose
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