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At 5'5" and 300 lbs, your BMI is 49.9, placing you in the Obese Class III category. A BMI of 49.9 falls in the Class III (severe) obesity range (40 and above). Medical guidance is strongly recommended alongside lifestyle changes.
49.9
BMI
Obese Class III
Category
111-150
Healthy range (lbs)
-150 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 49.9: 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 49.9 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 150 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 200 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'5" and 300 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
A BMI of 49.9 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 300 lbs gives a BMI of 49.9, 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.
A BMI of 49.9 falls in the Obese Class III range. A BMI of 49.9 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 (111 lbs)
189 lbs to lose
To reach high end (150 lbs)
150 lbs to lose
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