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At 5'2" and 290 lbs, your BMI is 53, placing you in the Obese Class III category. A BMI of 53 falls in the Class III (severe) obesity range (40 and above). Medical guidance is strongly recommended alongside lifestyle changes.
53
BMI
Obese Class III
Category
101-136
Healthy range (lbs)
-154 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 53: Obese Class III
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 101 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 101 to 136 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 137 to 163 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 163 lbs | You are here |
Your BMI of 53 puts you in the Obese Class III category for someone 5'2".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (136 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 154 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 206 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'2" and 290 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
At 5'2", a weight of 290 lbs gives a BMI of 53, which is in the Obese Class III category. The healthy weight range for 5'2" is 101 to 136 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 5'2" is between 101 and 136 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 53 falls in the Obese Class III range. A BMI of 53 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 154 lbs to reach the high end of the healthy range. The healthy BMI range (18.5 to 24.9) corresponds to 101 to 136 lbs for someone 5'2". 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 (101 lbs)
189 lbs to lose
To reach high end (136 lbs)
154 lbs to lose
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