BMI chart for 4 ft 10 in (147 cm)
At 4 ft 10 in, a healthy weight is 89 to 119 lb (40.2 to 54.2 kg).
That is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9, the World Health Organization's range for adults. BMI is a screen, not a diagnosis.
Updated October 2026
Where each BMI category starts at 4 ft 10 in
| Category | BMI | Weight (lb) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | under 18.5 | under 89 | under 40.2 |
| Healthy weight | 18.5 to 24.9 | 89 to 119 | 40.2 to 54.2 |
| Overweight | 25 to 29.9 | 120 to 143 | 54.3 to 65.0 |
| Obesity, class I | 30 to 34.9 | 144 to 166 | 65.1 to 75.9 |
| Obesity, class II | 35 to 39.9 | 167 to 190 | 76.0 to 86.7 |
| Obesity, class III | 40 and over | 191 and over | 86.8 and over |
BMI at 4 ft 10 in by weight
| Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 80 lb (36 kg) | 16.7 | Underweight |
| 90 lb (41 kg) | 18.8 | Healthy weight |
| 100 lb (45 kg) | 20.9 | Healthy weight |
| 110 lb (50 kg) | 23.0 | Healthy weight |
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 25.1 | Overweight |
| 130 lb (59 kg) | 27.2 | Overweight |
| 140 lb (64 kg) | 29.3 | Overweight |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 31.3 | Obesity, class I |
| 160 lb (73 kg) | 33.4 | Obesity, class I |
| 170 lb (77 kg) | 35.5 | Obesity, class II |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 37.6 | Obesity, class II |
| 190 lb (86 kg) | 39.7 | Obesity, class II |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 41.8 | Obesity, class III |
| 210 lb (95 kg) | 43.9 | Obesity, class III |
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Questions
What is a healthy weight for someone 4 ft 10 in?
A healthy weight at 4 ft 10 in (147 cm) is 89 to 119 lb (40.2 to 54.2 kg), which is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9.
What BMI is overweight at 4 ft 10 in?
At 4 ft 10 in, a BMI of 25 starts at 120 lb (54.3 kg). A BMI of 30, which is where obesity begins, starts at 144 lb (65.1 kg).
What is underweight at 4 ft 10 in?
Below 89 lb (40.2 kg), which is a BMI under 18.5, is classed as underweight for an adult.
Is BMI a good measure of health?
It is a quick screen for adults and no more. It cannot tell muscle from fat, so a muscular person can read as overweight. Ask a doctor about your weight if you are unsure.
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