Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6' 189 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 189 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6' and Weight 189 lbs is
25.63

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
25.63
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft is

136.4 lbs184.4 lbs

Weight 189 lbs is 4.65 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet, so you need to lose at least 4.65 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 189 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:

( 189lbs ÷ (72in)2 ) × 703

=

(189 ÷ 5184) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

25.63

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
6' 174 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
Normal/Healthy Weight
Normal/Healthy Weight
Normal/Healthy Weight
Normal/Healthy Weight
Normal/Healthy Weight
Normal/Healthy Weight
Normal/Healthy Weight
Normal/Healthy Weight
Normal/Healthy Weight
Normal/Healthy Weight
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
6' 191 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
6' 192 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
6' 197 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
6' 201 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
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 189 lbs? (The answer is: 25.63). Enter height (e.g. 6ft) and weight (e.g. 189 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 189 lbs?

BMI for Height 6' and Weight 189 lbs is 25.63 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 189 pounds underweight for 6'?

No, 189 lbs 6' is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 189 lbs overweight for 6'?

Yes, 189 lbs 6' is considered Overweight/Pre-obese