Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'1" 162 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 162 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 162 lbs is
21.37

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
21.37
BMI Scale

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

140.2 lbs189.5 lbs

Weight 162 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -21.76 lbs or gain 27.51 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 162 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:

( 162lbs ÷ (73in)2 ) × 703

=

(162 ÷ 5329) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

21.37

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

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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 162 lbs? (The answer is: 21.37). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 1in) and weight (e.g. 162 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 162 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 162 lbs is 21.37 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 162 pounds underweight for 6'1?

No, 162 lbs 6'1 is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 162 lbs overweight for 6'1"?

No, 162 lbs 6'1" is considered Normal/Healthy Weight