Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'11" 218 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 11in and 218 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'11" and Weight 218 lbs is
30.4

(Obese/Class I)

16
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18.5
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30.4
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 11in is

132.7 lbs — 179.2 lbs

Weight 218 lbs is 38.8 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 11 inches, so you need to lose at least 38.8 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. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.

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 218 lbs and Height 5 feet 11 inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'11" = 71 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 218lbs ÷ (71in)2 ) × 703

=

(218 ÷ 5041) × 703

≈

30.4

BMI Table

For adults aged 18 and over, 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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BMI Table for 5'11" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'11" 203 lbs28.31Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 204 lbs28.45Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 205 lbs28.59Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 206 lbs28.73Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 207 lbs28.87Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 208 lbs29.01Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 209 lbs29.15Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 210 lbs29.29Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 211 lbs29.43Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 212 lbs29.56Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 213 lbs29.7Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 214 lbs29.84Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 215 lbs29.98Overweight/Pre-obese
5'11" 216 lbs30.12Obese/Class I
5'11" 217 lbs30.26Obese/Class I
5'11" 218 lbs30.4Obese/Class I
5'11" 219 lbs30.54Obese/Class I
5'11" 220 lbs30.68Obese/Class I
5'11" 221 lbs30.82Obese/Class I
5'11" 222 lbs30.96Obese/Class I
5'11" 224 lbs31.24Obese/Class I
5'11" 225 lbs31.38Obese/Class I
5'11" 227 lbs31.66Obese/Class I
5'11" 228 lbs31.8Obese/Class I
5'11" 229 lbs31.94Obese/Class I
5'11" 230 lbs32.07Obese/Class I
5'11" 231 lbs32.21Obese/Class I
5'11" 232 lbs32.35Obese/Class I
5'11" 233 lbs32.49Obese/Class I
5'11" 234 lbs32.63Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 11in and 218 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'11" and Weight 218 lbs is 30.4 (Obese/Class I)

Is 218 pounds underweight for 5ft 11in?

No, 218 lbs 5ft 11in is considered Obese/Class I

Is 218 lbs overweight for 5ft 11in?

Yes, 218 lbs 5ft 11in is considered Obese/Class I

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