Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'10" 240 lbs

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What is BMI for 6ft 10in and 240 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 6'10" and Weight 240 lbs is
25.09

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
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18.5
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25.09
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 10in is

176.9 lbs — 239 lbs

Weight 240 lbs is 1 lb more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 feet 10 inches, so you need to lose at least 1 lb

*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. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.

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 240 lbs and Height 6 feet 10 inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (6'10" = 82 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 240lbs ÷ (82in)2 ) × 703

=

(240 ÷ 6724) × 703

≈

25.09

BMI Table

For adults aged 18 and over, 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 Table for 6'10" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
6'10" 225 lbs23.52Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 226 lbs23.63Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 227 lbs23.73Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 228 lbs23.84Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 229 lbs23.94Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 230 lbs24.05Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 231 lbs24.15Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 232 lbs24.26Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 233 lbs24.36Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 234 lbs24.46Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 235 lbs24.57Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 236 lbs24.67Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 237 lbs24.78Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 238 lbs24.88Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 239 lbs24.99Normal/Healthy Weight
6'10" 240 lbs25.09Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 241 lbs25.2Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 242 lbs25.3Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 243 lbs25.41Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 244 lbs25.51Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 245 lbs25.61Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 246 lbs25.72Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 247 lbs25.82Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 248 lbs25.93Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 249 lbs26.03Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 250 lbs26.14Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 251 lbs26.24Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 252 lbs26.35Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 253 lbs26.45Overweight/Pre-obese
6'10" 254 lbs26.56Overweight/Pre-obese

FAQ

What is BMI for 6ft 10in and 240 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'10" and Weight 240 lbs is 25.09 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 240 pounds underweight for 6ft 10in?

No, 240 lbs 6ft 10in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 240 lbs overweight for 6ft 10in?

Yes, 240 lbs 6ft 10in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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