Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6' 172 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 172 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6' and Weight 172 lbs is
23.32

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
23.32
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft is

136.4 lbs184.4 lbs

Weight 172 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -35.58 lbs or gain 12.35 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 172 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:

( 172lbs ÷ (72in)2 ) × 703

=

(172 ÷ 5184) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

23.32

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)

BMI Table for 6' Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
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6' 163 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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6' 169 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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6' 174 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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Overweight/Pre-obese
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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 172 lbs? (The answer is: 23.32). Enter height (e.g. 6ft) and weight (e.g. 172 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 172 lbs?

BMI for Height 6' and Weight 172 lbs is 23.32 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 172 pounds underweight for 6'?

No, 172 lbs 6' is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 172 lbs overweight for 6'?

No, 172 lbs 6' is considered Normal/Healthy Weight