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At 5'1" and 230 lbs, your BMI is 43.5, placing you in the Obese Class III category. A BMI of 43.5 falls in the Class III (severe) obesity range (40 and above). Medical guidance is strongly recommended alongside lifestyle changes.
43.5
BMI
Obese Class III
Category
98-132
Healthy range (lbs)
-98 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 43.5: Obese Class III
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 98 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 98 to 132 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 133 to 158 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 158 lbs | You are here |
Your BMI of 43.5 puts you in the Obese Class III category for someone 5'1".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (132 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 98 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 131 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'1" and 230 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
At 5'1", a weight of 230 lbs gives a BMI of 43.5, which is in the Obese Class III category. The healthy weight range for 5'1" is 98 to 132 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 5'1" is between 98 and 132 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 43.5 falls in the Obese Class III range. A BMI of 43.5 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.
You would need to lose approximately 98 lbs to reach the high end of the healthy range. The healthy BMI range (18.5 to 24.9) corresponds to 98 to 132 lbs for someone 5'1". 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.
To reach low end (98 lbs)
132 lbs to lose
To reach high end (132 lbs)
98 lbs to lose
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