Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6' 242 lbs

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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
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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

*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 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:

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)

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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 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.

BMI Calculator (Imperial)

BMI for Height

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BMI Table for 6' Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
6' 227 lbs30.8Obese/Class I
6' 228 lbs30.9Obese/Class I
6' 229 lbs31.1Obese/Class I
6' 230 lbs31.2Obese/Class I
6' 231 lbs31.3Obese/Class I
6' 232 lbs31.5Obese/Class I
6' 233 lbs31.6Obese/Class I
6' 234 lbs31.7Obese/Class I
6' 235 lbs31.9Obese/Class I
6' 236 lbs32Obese/Class I
6' 237 lbs32.1Obese/Class I
6' 238 lbs32.3Obese/Class I
6' 239 lbs32.4Obese/Class I
6' 240 lbs32.6Obese/Class I
6' 241 lbs32.7Obese/Class I
6' 242 lbs32.8Obese/Class I
6' 243 lbs33Obese/Class I
6' 244 lbs33.1Obese/Class I
6' 245 lbs33.2Obese/Class I
6' 246 lbs33.4Obese/Class I
6' 247 lbs33.5Obese/Class I
6' 248 lbs33.6Obese/Class I
6' 249 lbs33.8Obese/Class I
6' 250 lbs33.9Obese/Class I
6' 251 lbs34Obese/Class I
6' 252 lbs34.2Obese/Class I
6' 253 lbs34.3Obese/Class I
6' 254 lbs34.4Obese/Class I
6' 255 lbs34.6Obese/Class I
6' 256 lbs34.7Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 6ft and 242 lbs?

BMI for Height 6' and Weight 242 lbs is 32.82 (Obese/Class I)

Is 242 pounds underweight for 6ft?

No, 242 lbs 6ft is considered Obese/Class I

Is 242 lbs overweight for 6ft?

Yes, 242 lbs 6ft is considered Obese/Class I

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