What is the BMI for a person who is 5'8" and weighs 162 lbs?

To find the Body Mass Index (BMI), the formula used is BMI = weight (kg) / (height (m))^2. First, convert the height and weight into metric units. A height of 5 feet 8 inches is approximately 1.73 meters, and a weight of 162 pounds is about 73.5 kilograms.

Using the formula:

1. Convert height to meters:

5 feet 8 inches = 68 inches

68 inches * 0.0254 m/inch = 1.73 m

2. Convert weight to kilograms:

162 lbs * 0.453592 kg/lb = 73.5 kg

Now, plug the values into the BMI formula:

BMI = 73.5 / (1.73 * 1.73) = 73.5 / 2.9929 ≈ 24.6.

A BMI of 24.6 indicates that the person falls within the "normal weight" range according to the BMI classification system, which typically considers a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 as normal weight, while a value of 25 or greater is associated with being overweight.