Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'1" 265 lbs

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What is BMI for 6ft 1in and 265 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 265 lbs is
34.96

(Obese/Class I)

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

140.2 lbs — 188.8 lbs

Weight 265 lbs is 76.25 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 feet 1 Inch, so you need to lose at least 76.25 lbs

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment.

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 265 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:

( 265lbs ÷ (73in)2 ) × 703

=

(265 ÷ 5329) × 703

=

34.96

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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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 6ft 1in and 265 lbs? (The answer is: 34.96). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 1in) and weight (e.g. 265 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
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
6'1" 230 lbs30.3Obese/Class I
6'1" 231 lbs30.5Obese/Class I
6'1" 232 lbs30.6Obese/Class I
6'1" 233 lbs30.7Obese/Class I
6'1" 234 lbs30.9Obese/Class I
6'1" 235 lbs31Obese/Class I
6'1" 236 lbs31.1Obese/Class I
6'1" 237 lbs31.3Obese/Class I
6'1" 238 lbs31.4Obese/Class I
6'1" 239 lbs31.5Obese/Class I
6'1" 240 lbs31.7Obese/Class I
6'1" 242 lbs31.9Obese/Class I
6'1" 243 lbs32.1Obese/Class I
6'1" 245 lbs32.3Obese/Class I
6'1" 248 lbs32.7Obese/Class I
6'1" 249 lbs32.9Obese/Class I
6'1" 250 lbs33Obese/Class I
6'1" 251 lbs33.1Obese/Class I
6'1" 252 lbs33.2Obese/Class I
6'1" 253 lbs33.4Obese/Class I
6'1" 255 lbs33.6Obese/Class I
6'1" 260 lbs34.3Obese/Class I
6'1" 263 lbs34.7Obese/Class I
6'1" 265 lbs35Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 6ft 1in and 265 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'1" and Weight 265 lbs is 34.96 (Obese/Class I)

Is 265 pounds underweight for 6ft 1in?

No, 265 lbs 6ft 1in is considered Obese/Class I

Is 265 lbs overweight for 6ft 1in?

Yes, 265 lbs 6ft 1in is considered Obese/Class I

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