Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'1" 231 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 231 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 231 lbs is
30.47

(Obese/Class I)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
30.47
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 1in is

140.2 lbs189.5 lbs

Weight 231 lbs is 41.49 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 1 Inch, so you need to lose at least 41.49 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 231 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:

( 231lbs ÷ (73in)2 ) × 703

=

(231 ÷ 5329) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

30.47

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
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 221 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
6'1" 226 lbsOverweight/Pre-obese
Overweight/Pre-obese
Obese/Class I
30.2Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
6'1" 232 lbs30.6Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
Obese/Class I
6'1" 238 lbsObese/Class I
6'1" 239 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
6'1" 241 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I
6'1" 243 lbsObese/Class I
6'1" 244 lbsObese/Class I
Obese/Class I

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 231 lbs? (The answer is: 30.47). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 1in) and weight (e.g. 231 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 1in and weight 231 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 231 lbs is 30.47 (Obese/Class I)

Is 231 pounds underweight for 6'1?

No, 231 lbs 6'1 is considered Obese/Class I

Is 231 lbs overweight for 6'1"?

Yes, 231 lbs 6'1" is considered Obese/Class I