Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6' 159 lbs

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What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 159 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6' and Weight 159 lbs is
21.56

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
21.56
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft is

136.4 lbs — 184.4 lbs

Weight 159 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -22.58 lbs or gain 25.35 lbs.

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

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 159 Pounds and Height 6 Feet you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (6' = 72 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 159lbs ÷ (72in)2 ) × 703

=

(159 ÷ 5184) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

21.56

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 male and female with height 6ft and weight 159 lbs? (The answer is: 21.56). Enter height (e.g. 6ft) and weight (e.g. 159 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

BMI Calculator (Imperial)

BMI for Height

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and Weight

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BMI Table for 6' Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
6' 144 lbs19.5Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 145 lbs19.7Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 146 lbs19.8Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 147 lbs19.9Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 148 lbs20.1Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 149 lbs20.2Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 150 lbs20.3Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 151 lbs20.5Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 152 lbs20.6Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 153 lbs20.8Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 154 lbs20.9Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 155 lbs21Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 156 lbs21.2Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 157 lbs21.3Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 158 lbs21.4Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 159 lbs21.6Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 160 lbs21.7Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 161 lbs21.8Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 162 lbs22Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 163 lbs22.1Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 164 lbs22.2Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 165 lbs22.4Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 166 lbs22.5Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 167 lbs22.7Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 168 lbs22.8Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 169 lbs22.9Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 170 lbs23.1Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 171 lbs23.2Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 172 lbs23.3Normal/Healthy Weight
6' 173 lbs23.5Normal/Healthy Weight

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 159 lbs?

BMI for Height 6' and Weight 159 lbs is 21.56 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 159 pounds underweight for 6'?

No, 159 lbs 6' is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 159 lbs overweight for 6'?

No, 159 lbs 6' is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

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