Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6' 157 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 157 lbs?
Answer: BMI for Height 6' and Weight 157 lbs is
21.29
(Normal/Healthy Weight)
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21.29
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft is
136.4 lbs — 184.4 lbs
Weight 157 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -20.58 lbs or gain 27.35 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 157 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:
( 157lbs ÷ (72in)2 ) × 703
=(157 ÷ 5184) × 703
=0.03 × 703
=21.29
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 6' Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 6' 142 lbs | 19.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 143 lbs | 19.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 144 lbs | 19.5 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 145 lbs | 19.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 146 lbs | 19.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 147 lbs | 19.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 148 lbs | 20.1 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 149 lbs | 20.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 150 lbs | 20.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 151 lbs | 20.5 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 152 lbs | 20.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 153 lbs | 20.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 154 lbs | 20.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 155 lbs | 21 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 156 lbs | 21.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 157 lbs | 21.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 158 lbs | 21.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 159 lbs | 21.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 160 lbs | 21.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 161 lbs | 21.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 162 lbs | 22 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 163 lbs | 22.1 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 164 lbs | 22.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 165 lbs | 22.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 166 lbs | 22.5 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 167 lbs | 22.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 168 lbs | 22.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 169 lbs | 22.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 170 lbs | 23.1 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 171 lbs | 23.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
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 and weight 157 lbs? (The answer is: 21.29). Enter height (e.g. 6ft) and weight (e.g. 157 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.