Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'1" 215 lbs

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What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 215 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 215 lbs is
28.36

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
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18.5
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28.36
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 1in is

140.2 lbs — 189.5 lbs

Weight 215 lbs is 25.49 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 1 Inch, so you need to lose at least 25.49 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 215 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:

( 215lbs ÷ (73in)2 ) × 703

=

(215 ÷ 5329) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

28.36

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)

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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 215 lbs? (The answer is: 28.36). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 1in) and weight (e.g. 215 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

BMI Calculator (Imperial)

BMI for Height

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
6'1" 200 lbs26.4Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 201 lbs26.5Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 202 lbs26.7Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 203 lbs26.8Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 204 lbs26.9Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 205 lbs27Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 206 lbs27.2Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 207 lbs27.3Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 208 lbs27.4Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 209 lbs27.6Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 210 lbs27.7Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 211 lbs27.8Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 212 lbs28Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 213 lbs28.1Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 214 lbs28.2Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 215 lbs28.4Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 216 lbs28.5Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 217 lbs28.6Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 218 lbs28.8Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 219 lbs28.9Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 220 lbs29Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 221 lbs29.2Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 222 lbs29.3Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 223 lbs29.4Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 224 lbs29.6Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 225 lbs29.7Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 226 lbs29.8Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 227 lbs30Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 228 lbs30.1Obese/Class I
6'1" 229 lbs30.2Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 215 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 215 lbs is 28.36 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 215 pounds underweight for 6'1?

No, 215 lbs 6'1 is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 215 lbs overweight for 6'1"?

Yes, 215 lbs 6'1" is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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