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At 5'5" and 290 lbs, your BMI is 48.3, placing you in the Obese Class III category. A BMI of 48.3 falls in the Class III (severe) obesity range (40 and above). Medical guidance is strongly recommended alongside lifestyle changes.
48.3
BMI
Obese Class III
Category
111-150
Healthy range (lbs)
-140 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 48.3: Obese Class III
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 111 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 111 to 150 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 151 to 180 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 180 lbs | You are here |
Your BMI of 48.3 puts you in the Obese Class III category for someone 5'5".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (150 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 140 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 187 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'5" and 290 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 48.3 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 48.3 at 5'5" 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 111 to 150 lbs for someone 5'5".
At 5'5", a weight of 290 lbs gives a BMI of 48.3, which is in the Obese Class III category. The healthy weight range for 5'5" is 111 to 150 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 5'5" is between 111 and 150 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.
To reach low end (111 lbs)
179 lbs to lose
To reach high end (150 lbs)
140 lbs to lose
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