Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'10" 260 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 10in and 260 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'10" and Weight 260 lbs is
37.3

(Obese/Class II)

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37.3
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 10in is

128.9 lbs — 173.6 lbs

Weight 260 lbs is 86.44 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 10 Inches, so you need to lose at least 86.44 lbs

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment.

How to Calculate BMI

BMI Formula: BMI = ( weightlbs ÷ (heightin)2 ) × 703

According to Body Mass Index (BMI) Formula if you want to calculate BMI for Weight 260 Pounds and Height 5 feet 10 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'10" = 70 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 260lbs ÷ (70in)2 ) × 703

=

(260 ÷ 4900) × 703

=

37.3

BMI Table

For adults over the age of 20 years, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:

BMIWeight Category
< 16Underweight/Severe thinness
16 - 16.9Underweight/Moderate thinness
17 - 18.4Underweight/Mild thinness
18.5 - 24.9Normal/Healthy Weight
25 - 29.9Overweight/Pre-obese
30 - 34.9Obese/Class I
35 - 39.9Obese/Class II
≥ 40Morbid Obesity/Class III

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

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This calculator will help you to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) for a given weight (lbs) and height (feet & inches). For example, it can help you find out what is BMI for 5ft 10in and 260 lbs? (The answer is: 37.3). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 10in) and weight (e.g. 260 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 5'10" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'10" 214 lbs30.7Obese/Class I
5'10" 215 lbs30.9Obese/Class I
5'10" 216 lbs31Obese/Class I
5'10" 217 lbs31.1Obese/Class I
5'10" 218 lbs31.3Obese/Class I
5'10" 219 lbs31.4Obese/Class I
5'10" 220 lbs31.6Obese/Class I
5'10" 221 lbs31.7Obese/Class I
5'10" 222 lbs31.9Obese/Class I
5'10" 223 lbs32Obese/Class I
5'10" 224 lbs32.1Obese/Class I
5'10" 225 lbs32.3Obese/Class I
5'10" 226 lbs32.4Obese/Class I
5'10" 227 lbs32.6Obese/Class I
5'10" 228 lbs32.7Obese/Class I
5'10" 229 lbs32.9Obese/Class I
5'10" 230 lbs33Obese/Class I
5'10" 235 lbs33.7Obese/Class I
5'10" 237 lbs34Obese/Class I
5'10" 238 lbs34.2Obese/Class I
5'10" 240 lbs34.4Obese/Class I
5'10" 242 lbs34.7Obese/Class I
5'10" 243 lbs34.9Obese/Class I
5'10" 245 lbs35.2Obese/Class II
5'10" 250 lbs35.9Obese/Class II
5'10" 255 lbs36.6Obese/Class II
5'10" 256 lbs36.7Obese/Class II
5'10" 260 lbs37.3Obese/Class II
5'10" 265 lbs38Obese/Class II
5'10" 300 lbs43Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 10in and 260 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'10" and Weight 260 lbs is 37.3 (Obese/Class II)

Is 260 pounds underweight for 5ft 10in?

No, 260 lbs 5ft 10in is considered Obese/Class II

Is 260 lbs overweight for 5ft 10in?

Yes, 260 lbs 5ft 10in is considered Obese/Class II

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