Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'11" 172 lbs
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What is BMI for 6ft 11in and 172 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 6'11" and Weight 172 lbs is
17.55
(Underweight/Mild thinness)
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17.55
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 11in is
181.3 lbs — 245 lbs
Weight 172 lbs is 9.29 lbs less than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 feet 11 Inches, so you need to gain at least 9.29 lbs
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 172 Pounds and Height 6 feet 11 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (6'11" = 83 inches) and then multiply by 703
Here is the complete solution:
( 172lbs ÷ (83in)2 ) × 703
=(172 ÷ 6889) × 703
=17.55
BMI Table
For adults over the age of 20 years, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:
| BMI | Weight Category |
|---|---|
| < 16 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 16 - 16.9 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 17 - 18.4 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 18.5 - 24.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 25 - 29.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 30 - 34.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 35 - 39.9 | Obese/Class II |
| ≥ 40 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
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- BMI Meaning - Check what given BMI means
- BMI Calculator (Metric) - Body Mass Index Calculator (kg/cm)
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Imperial) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in feet/inches
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Metric) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in centimeters
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BMI Table for 6'11" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 6'11" 157 lbs | 16 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 6'11" 158 lbs | 16.1 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 6'11" 159 lbs | 16.2 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 6'11" 160 lbs | 16.3 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 6'11" 161 lbs | 16.4 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 6'11" 162 lbs | 16.5 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 6'11" 163 lbs | 16.6 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 6'11" 164 lbs | 16.7 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 6'11" 165 lbs | 16.8 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 6'11" 166 lbs | 16.9 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 6'11" 167 lbs | 17 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 168 lbs | 17.1 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 169 lbs | 17.3 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 170 lbs | 17.4 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 171 lbs | 17.5 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 172 lbs | 17.6 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 173 lbs | 17.7 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 174 lbs | 17.8 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 175 lbs | 17.9 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 176 lbs | 18 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 177 lbs | 18.1 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 178 lbs | 18.2 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 179 lbs | 18.3 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 180 lbs | 18.4 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 181 lbs | 18.5 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 6'11" 182 lbs | 18.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'11" 183 lbs | 18.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'11" 184 lbs | 18.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'11" 185 lbs | 18.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'11" 186 lbs | 19 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
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 6ft 11in and 172 lbs? (The answer is: 17.55). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 11in) and weight (e.g. 172 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.
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