Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'1" 120 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 120 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 120 lbs is
15.83

(Underweight/Severe thinness)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
15.83
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 1in is

140.2 lbs189.5 lbs

Weight 120 lbs is 20.24 lbs less than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 1 Inch, so you need to gain at least 20.24 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 120 Pounds and Height 6 Feet 1 Inch you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (6'1" = 73 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 120lbs ÷ (73in)2 ) × 703

=

(120 ÷ 5329) × 703

=

0.02 × 703

=

15.83

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 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 1in and weight 120 lbs? (The answer is: 15.83). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 1in) and weight (e.g. 120 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

BMI Table for 6'1" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
6'1" 105 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 106 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 107 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 108 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 109 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
Underweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 111 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 112 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 113 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 114 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 115 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 116 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 117 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 118 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 119 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
Underweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 121 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'1" 122 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'1" 124 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'1" 126 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
6'1" 127 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'1" 129 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
6'1" 133 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'1" 134 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 120 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 120 lbs is 15.83 (Underweight/Severe thinness)

Is 120 pounds underweight for 6'1?

Yes, 120 lbs 6'1 is considered Underweight/Severe thinness

Is 120 lbs overweight for 6'1"?

No, 120 lbs 6'1" is considered Underweight/Severe thinness