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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34.96
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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)

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

=

0.05 × 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 for Height

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
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" 254 lbs33.5Obese/Class I
6'1" 255 lbs33.6Obese/Class I
6'1" 256 lbs33.8Obese/Class I
6'1" 257 lbs33.9Obese/Class I
6'1" 258 lbs34Obese/Class I
6'1" 259 lbs34.2Obese/Class I
6'1" 260 lbs34.3Obese/Class I
6'1" 261 lbs34.4Obese/Class I
6'1" 262 lbs34.6Obese/Class I
6'1" 263 lbs34.7Obese/Class I
6'1" 264 lbs34.8Obese/Class I
6'1" 265 lbs35Obese/Class I
6'1" 266 lbs35.1Obese/Class II
6'1" 267 lbs35.2Obese/Class II
6'1" 268 lbs35.4Obese/Class II
6'1" 269 lbs35.5Obese/Class II
6'1" 270 lbs35.6Obese/Class II
6'1" 271 lbs35.8Obese/Class II
6'1" 272 lbs35.9Obese/Class II
6'1" 273 lbs36Obese/Class II
6'1" 274 lbs36.2Obese/Class II
6'1" 275 lbs36.3Obese/Class II
6'1" 276 lbs36.4Obese/Class II
6'1" 277 lbs36.5Obese/Class II
6'1" 278 lbs36.7Obese/Class II
6'1" 279 lbs36.8Obese/Class II

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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