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What is the BMI for someone 5'5" and 165 lbs?

Answer
BMI: 27.5 (Overweight)
Normal weight range for 5'5": 111-150 lbs15 lbs above normal rangeOverweight range for 5'5": 151-180 lbs

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How We Calculated This

BMI = (weight × 703) / height²

(165 × 703) / (65 × 65) = 115,995 / 4225 = 27.5

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