Body Mass Index (BMI) for 5'6" 250 lbs

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What is BMI for 5ft 6in and 250 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 250 lbs is
40.35

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 5ft 6in is

114.7 lbs — 154.8 lbs

Weight 250 lbs is 95.2 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 5 feet 6 inches, so you need to lose at least 95.2 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 250 lbs and Height 5 feet 6 inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (5'6" = 66 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 250lbs ÷ (66in)2 ) × 703

=

(250 ÷ 4356) × 703

≈

40.35

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 5'6" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
5'6" 215 lbs34.7Obese/Class I
5'6" 216 lbs34.86Obese/Class I
5'6" 217 lbs35.02Obese/Class II
5'6" 218 lbs35.18Obese/Class II
5'6" 220 lbs35.51Obese/Class II
5'6" 222 lbs35.83Obese/Class II
5'6" 223 lbs35.99Obese/Class II
5'6" 224 lbs36.15Obese/Class II
5'6" 225 lbs36.31Obese/Class II
5'6" 227 lbs36.63Obese/Class II
5'6" 229 lbs36.96Obese/Class II
5'6" 230 lbs37.12Obese/Class II
5'6" 231 lbs37.28Obese/Class II
5'6" 235 lbs37.93Obese/Class II
5'6" 237 lbs38.25Obese/Class II
5'6" 238 lbs38.41Obese/Class II
5'6" 239 lbs38.57Obese/Class II
5'6" 240 lbs38.73Obese/Class II
5'6" 242 lbs39.06Obese/Class II
5'6" 244 lbs39.38Obese/Class II
5'6" 245 lbs39.54Obese/Class II
5'6" 247 lbs39.86Obese/Class II
5'6" 248 lbs40.02Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'6" 250 lbs40.35Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'6" 253 lbs40.83Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'6" 255 lbs41.15Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'6" 256 lbs41.31Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'6" 258 lbs41.64Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'6" 260 lbs41.96Morbid Obesity/Class III
5'6" 265 lbs42.77Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 5ft 6in and 250 lbs?

BMI for Height 5'6" and Weight 250 lbs is 40.35 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 250 pounds underweight for 5ft 6in?

No, 250 lbs 5ft 6in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 250 lbs overweight for 5ft 6in?

Yes, 250 lbs 5ft 6in is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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