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At 4'11" and 260 lbs, your BMI is 52.5, placing you in the Obese Class III category. A BMI of 52.5 falls in the Class III (severe) obesity range (40 and above). Medical guidance is strongly recommended alongside lifestyle changes.
52.5
BMI
Obese Class III
Category
92-123
Healthy range (lbs)
-137 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 52.5: Obese Class III
| 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 52.5 puts you in the Obese Class III category for someone 4'11".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (123 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 137 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 183 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 4'11" and 260 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
A BMI of 52.5 at 4'11" places you in the Obese Class III 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 260 lbs gives a BMI of 52.5, which is in the Obese Class III 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.
A healthy weight for someone 4'11" is between 92 and 123 lbs, based on a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. This range reflects the weights most associated with reduced risk of chronic disease. Individual factors like muscle mass, frame size, and body fat distribution also matter.
A BMI of 52.5 falls in the Obese Class III range. A BMI of 52.5 falls in the Class III (severe) obesity range (40 and above). Medical guidance is strongly recommended alongside lifestyle changes. BMI is a population-level screening tool, not a diagnostic measure. Factors like waist circumference, body fat percentage, blood pressure, and cholesterol provide a more complete picture of metabolic health.
To reach low end (92 lbs)
168 lbs to lose
To reach high end (123 lbs)
137 lbs to lose
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