Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'1" 131 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 131 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 131 lbs is
17.28

(Underweight/Mild thinness)

16
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18.5
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40
17.28
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 1in is

140.2 lbs189.5 lbs

Weight 131 lbs is 9.24 lbs less than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 1 Inch, so you need to gain at least 9.24 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 131 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:

( 131lbs ÷ (73in)2 ) × 703

=

(131 ÷ 5329) × 703

=

0.02 × 703

=

17.28

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 6'1" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
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
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6'1" 134 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
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Normal/Healthy Weight
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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 male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 131 lbs? (The answer is: 17.28). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 1in) and weight (e.g. 131 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 131 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 131 lbs is 17.28 (Underweight/Mild thinness)

Is 131 pounds underweight for 6'1?

Yes, 131 lbs 6'1 is considered Underweight/Mild thinness

Is 131 lbs overweight for 6'1"?

No, 131 lbs 6'1" is considered Underweight/Mild thinness