Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6' 238 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 238 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6' and Weight 238 lbs is
32.28

(Obese/Class I)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
32.28
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft is

136.4 lbs184.4 lbs

Weight 238 lbs is 53.65 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet, so you need to lose at least 53.65 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 238 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:

( 238lbs ÷ (72in)2 ) × 703

=

(238 ÷ 5184) × 703

=

0.05 × 703

=

32.28

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
6' 223 lbs30.2Obese/Class I
30.4Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
6' 226 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
6' 231 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
6' 236 lbsObese/Class I
6' 237 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
6' 239 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
6' 241 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
6' 243 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
6' 247 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
6' 249 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
6' 251 lbsObese/Class I
6' 252 lbs34.2Obese/Class I

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 238 lbs? (The answer is: 32.28). Enter height (e.g. 6ft) and weight (e.g. 238 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 238 lbs?

BMI for Height 6' and Weight 238 lbs is 32.28 (Obese/Class I)

Is 238 pounds underweight for 6'?

No, 238 lbs 6' is considered Obese/Class I

Is 238 lbs overweight for 6'?

Yes, 238 lbs 6' is considered Obese/Class I