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At 5'11" and 170 lbs, your BMI is 23.7, placing you in the Normal category. A BMI of 23.7 falls in the healthy range (18.5 to 24.9). This is associated with the lowest risk of weight-related health complications.
23.7
BMI
Normal
Category
133-179
Healthy range (lbs)
In range
Weight status
BMI 23.7: Normal
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 133 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 133 to 179 lbs | You are here |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 180 to 215 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 215 lbs | - |
Your BMI of 23.7 puts you in the Normal category for someone 5'11".
You are within the healthy weight range of 133 to 179 lbs for 5'11". Focus on body composition: maintaining or building lean mass while keeping body fat in a healthy range.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'11" and 170 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
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 23.7 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 23.7 at 5'11" places you in the Normal 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 133 to 179 lbs for someone 5'11".
At 5'11", a weight of 170 lbs gives a BMI of 23.7, which is in the Normal category. The healthy weight range for 5'11" is 133 to 179 lbs. This is within the healthy range. Keep in mind BMI does not account for muscle mass or body composition.
A healthy weight for someone 5'11" is between 133 and 179 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.
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