Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'2" 187 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 2in and weight 187 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 187 lbs is
24.01

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
24.01
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 2in is

144.1 lbs194.7 lbs

Weight 187 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -42.89 lbs or gain 7.74 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 187 Pounds and Height 6 Feet 2 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (6'2" = 74 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 187lbs ÷ (74in)2 ) × 703

=

(187 ÷ 5476) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

24.01

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)

See Also

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 male and female with height 6ft 2in and weight 187 lbs? (The answer is: 24.01). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 187 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

BMI Table for 6'2" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
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6'2" 177 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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6'2" 179 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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6'2" 182 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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6'2" 191 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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Overweight/Pre-obese
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6'2" 201 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 2in and weight 187 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 187 lbs is 24.01 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 187 pounds underweight for 6'2?

No, 187 lbs 6'2 is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 187 lbs overweight for 6'2"?

No, 187 lbs 6'2" is considered Normal/Healthy Weight