Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6' 242 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 6ft and 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 — 183.6 lbs
Weight 242 lbs is 58.38 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet, so you need to lose at least 58.38 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 6ft and 242 lbs? (The answer is: 32.82). Enter height (e.g. 6ft) and weight (e.g. 242 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.