Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6' 168 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 168 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6' and Weight 168 lbs is
22.78

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

16
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18.5
25
30
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40
22.78
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft is

136.4 lbs184.4 lbs

Weight 168 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -31.58 lbs or gain 16.35 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 168 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:

( 168lbs ÷ (72in)2 ) × 703

=

(168 ÷ 5184) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

22.78

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

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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 168 lbs? (The answer is: 22.78). Enter height (e.g. 6ft) and weight (e.g. 168 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 168 lbs?

BMI for Height 6' and Weight 168 lbs is 22.78 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 168 pounds underweight for 6'?

No, 168 lbs 6' is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 168 lbs overweight for 6'?

No, 168 lbs 6' is considered Normal/Healthy Weight