Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'11" 255 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 5ft 11in and 255 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 5'11" and Weight 255 lbs is
35.56
(Obese/Class II)
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18.5
25
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40
35.56
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 11in is
132.7 lbs — 178.6 lbs
Weight 255 lbs is 76.45 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 Feet 11 Inches, so you need to lose at least 76.45 lbs
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 255 Pounds 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:
( 255lbs ÷ (71in)2 ) × 703
=(255 ÷ 5041) × 703
=0.05 × 703
=35.56
BMI Table
For adults over the age of 20 years, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:
| BMI | Weight Category |
|---|---|
| < 16 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 16 - 16.9 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 17 - 18.4 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 18.5 - 24.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 25 - 29.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 30 - 34.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 35 - 39.9 | Obese/Class II |
| ≥ 40 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
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See Also
- BMI Meaning - Check what given BMI means
- BMI Calculator (Metric) - Body Mass Index Calculator (kg/cm)
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Imperial) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in feet/inches
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Metric) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in centimeters
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BMI Table for 5'11" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 5'11" 240 lbs | 33.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'11" 241 lbs | 33.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'11" 242 lbs | 33.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'11" 243 lbs | 33.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'11" 244 lbs | 34 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'11" 245 lbs | 34.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'11" 246 lbs | 34.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'11" 247 lbs | 34.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'11" 248 lbs | 34.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'11" 249 lbs | 34.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'11" 250 lbs | 34.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 5'11" 251 lbs | 35 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 252 lbs | 35.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 253 lbs | 35.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 254 lbs | 35.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 255 lbs | 35.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 256 lbs | 35.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 257 lbs | 35.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 258 lbs | 36 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 259 lbs | 36.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 260 lbs | 36.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 261 lbs | 36.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 262 lbs | 36.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 263 lbs | 36.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 264 lbs | 36.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 265 lbs | 37 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 266 lbs | 37.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 267 lbs | 37.2 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 268 lbs | 37.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 5'11" 269 lbs | 37.5 | Obese/Class II |
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
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 11in and 255 lbs? (The answer is: 35.56). Enter height (e.g. 5ft 11in) and weight (e.g. 255 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.