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At 5'8" and 230 lbs, your BMI is 35, placing you in the Obese Class II category. A BMI of 35 falls in the Class II obesity range (35 to 39.9). This level is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and joint issues.
35
BMI
Obese Class II
Category
122-164
Healthy range (lbs)
-66 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 35: Obese Class II
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 122 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 122 to 164 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 165 to 197 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 197 lbs | You are here |
Your BMI of 35 puts you in the Obese Class II category for someone 5'8".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (164 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 66 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 88 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'8" and 230 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 35 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 35 at 5'8" places you in the Obese Class II 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 122 to 164 lbs for someone 5'8".
At 5'8", a weight of 230 lbs gives a BMI of 35, which is in the Obese Class II category. The healthy weight range for 5'8" is 122 to 164 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 5'8" is between 122 and 164 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 (122 lbs)
108 lbs to lose
To reach high end (164 lbs)
66 lbs to lose
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