Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6' 179 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 179 lbs?
Answer: BMI for Height 6' and Weight 179 lbs is
24.27
(Normal/Healthy Weight)
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24.27
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft is
136.4 lbs — 184.4 lbs
Weight 179 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -42.58 lbs or gain 5.35 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 179 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:
( 179lbs ÷ (72in)2 ) × 703
=(179 ÷ 5184) × 703
=0.03 × 703
=24.27
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' 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 |
| 6' 172 lbs | 23.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 173 lbs | 23.5 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 174 lbs | 23.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 175 lbs | 23.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 176 lbs | 23.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 177 lbs | 24 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 178 lbs | 24.1 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 179 lbs | 24.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 180 lbs | 24.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 181 lbs | 24.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 182 lbs | 24.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 183 lbs | 24.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 184 lbs | 25 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6' 185 lbs | 25.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 6' 186 lbs | 25.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 6' 187 lbs | 25.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 6' 188 lbs | 25.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 6' 189 lbs | 25.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 6' 190 lbs | 25.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 6' 191 lbs | 25.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 6' 192 lbs | 26 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 6' 193 lbs | 26.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
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 179 lbs? (The answer is: 24.27). Enter height (e.g. 6ft) and weight (e.g. 179 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.