Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'1" 212 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 212 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 212 lbs is
27.97

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
27.97
BMI Scale

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

140.2 lbs189.5 lbs

Weight 212 lbs is 22.49 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 1 Inch, so you need to lose at least 22.49 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 212 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:

( 212lbs ÷ (73in)2 ) × 703

=

(212 ÷ 5329) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

27.97

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 212 lbs? (The answer is: 27.97). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 1in) and weight (e.g. 212 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 212 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 212 lbs is 27.97 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 212 pounds underweight for 6'1?

No, 212 lbs 6'1 is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 212 lbs overweight for 6'1"?

Yes, 212 lbs 6'1" is considered Overweight/Pre-obese