Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number used to determine if people are at a healthy weight, overweight, or obese. To calculate the BMI, CoverTN uses the following formula:
BMI = ___________Weight in Pounds___________ X 703
(height in inches) X (height in inches)
BMI of 30 and Under = Target Weight
BMI Over 30 = Above Target Weight
Weight Chart *
WEIGHT CHART+ |
|
Height |
Target Weight BMI of 30
|
4’10” |
142 |
4’11” |
147 |
5’0” |
152 |
5’1” |
157 |
5’2” |
163 |
5’3” |
168 |
5’4” |
173 |
5’5” |
179 |
5’6” |
185 |
5’7” |
190 |
5’8” |
196 |
5’9” |
202 |
5’10” |
208 |
5’11” |
214 |
6’0” |
220 |
6’1” |
226 |
6’2” |
232 |
6’3” |
239 |
6’4” |
245 |
6’5” |
252 |
*The weight listed on this chart is considered maximum target weight.
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