Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'1" 216 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 216 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 216 lbs is
28.49

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
28.49
BMI Scale

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

140.2 lbs189.5 lbs

Weight 216 lbs is 26.49 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 1 Inch, so you need to lose at least 26.49 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 216 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:

( 216lbs ÷ (73in)2 ) × 703

=

(216 ÷ 5329) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

28.49

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" 201 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
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6'1" 213 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
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6'1" 221 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
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6'1" 226 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Obese/Class I
30.2Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I

BMI Calculator (Imperial)

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FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 216 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 216 lbs is 28.49 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 216 pounds underweight for 6'1?

No, 216 lbs 6'1 is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 216 lbs overweight for 6'1"?

Yes, 216 lbs 6'1" is considered Overweight/Pre-obese