Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'1" 168 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 168 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 168 lbs is
22.16

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
22.16
BMI Scale

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

140.2 lbs189.5 lbs

Weight 168 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -27.76 lbs or gain 21.51 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 168 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:

( 168lbs ÷ (73in)2 ) × 703

=

(168 ÷ 5329) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

22.16

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 168 lbs? (The answer is: 22.16). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 1in) and weight (e.g. 168 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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

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6'1" 169 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 168 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 168 lbs is 22.16 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 168 pounds underweight for 6'1?

No, 168 lbs 6'1 is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 168 lbs overweight for 6'1"?

No, 168 lbs 6'1" is considered Normal/Healthy Weight