Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'11" 240 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 11in and 240 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'11" and Weight 240 lbs is
33.47

(Obese/Class I)

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

132.7 lbs — 179.2 lbs

Weight 240 lbs is 60.8 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 11 inches, so you need to lose at least 60.8 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 240 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:

( 240lbs ÷ (71in)2 ) × 703

=

(240 ÷ 5041) × 703

≈

33.47

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" 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
5'11" 235 lbs32.77Obese/Class I
5'11" 237 lbs33.05Obese/Class I
5'11" 238 lbs33.19Obese/Class I
5'11" 239 lbs33.33Obese/Class I
5'11" 240 lbs33.47Obese/Class I
5'11" 244 lbs34.03Obese/Class I
5'11" 245 lbs34.17Obese/Class I
5'11" 246 lbs34.31Obese/Class I
5'11" 247 lbs34.45Obese/Class I
5'11" 249 lbs34.72Obese/Class I
5'11" 250 lbs34.86Obese/Class I
5'11" 252 lbs35.14Obese/Class II
5'11" 254 lbs35.42Obese/Class II
5'11" 255 lbs35.56Obese/Class II
5'11" 260 lbs36.26Obese/Class II
5'11" 262 lbs36.54Obese/Class II
5'11" 265 lbs36.96Obese/Class II

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 11in and 240 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'11" and Weight 240 lbs is 33.47 (Obese/Class I)

Is 240 pounds underweight for 5ft 11in?

No, 240 lbs 5ft 11in is considered Obese/Class I

Is 240 lbs overweight for 5ft 11in?

Yes, 240 lbs 5ft 11in is considered Obese/Class I

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