Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6' 196 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 196 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6' and Weight 196 lbs is
26.58

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
26.58
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft is

136.4 lbs184.4 lbs

Weight 196 lbs is 11.65 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet, so you need to lose at least 11.65 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 196 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:

( 196lbs ÷ (72in)2 ) × 703

=

(196 ÷ 5184) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

26.58

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

BMI Table for 6' Height for Man and Woman

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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 196 lbs? (The answer is: 26.58). Enter height (e.g. 6ft) and weight (e.g. 196 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 196 lbs?

BMI for Height 6' and Weight 196 lbs is 26.58 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 196 pounds underweight for 6'?

No, 196 lbs 6' is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 196 lbs overweight for 6'?

Yes, 196 lbs 6' is considered Overweight/Pre-obese