Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6' 242 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft and weight 242 lbs?
Answer: BMI for Height 6' and Weight 242 lbs is
32.82
(Obese/Class I)
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32.82
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft is
136.4 lbs — 184.4 lbs
Weight 242 lbs is 57.65 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet, so you need to lose at least 57.65 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 242 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:
( 242lbs ÷ (72in)2 ) × 703
=(242 ÷ 5184) × 703
=0.05 × 703
=32.82
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' 227 lbs | 30.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 228 lbs | 30.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 229 lbs | 31.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 230 lbs | 31.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 231 lbs | 31.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 232 lbs | 31.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 233 lbs | 31.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 234 lbs | 31.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 235 lbs | 31.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 236 lbs | 32 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 237 lbs | 32.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 238 lbs | 32.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 239 lbs | 32.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 240 lbs | 32.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 241 lbs | 32.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 242 lbs | 32.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 243 lbs | 33 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 244 lbs | 33.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 245 lbs | 33.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 246 lbs | 33.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 247 lbs | 33.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 248 lbs | 33.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 249 lbs | 33.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 250 lbs | 33.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 251 lbs | 34 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 252 lbs | 34.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 253 lbs | 34.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 254 lbs | 34.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 255 lbs | 34.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 6' 256 lbs | 34.7 | Obese/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 242 lbs? (The answer is: 32.82). Enter height (e.g. 6ft) and weight (e.g. 242 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.