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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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 11in is

181.3 lbs — 244.9 lbs

Weight 172 lbs is 9.3 lbs less than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 feet 11 inches, so you need to gain at least 9.3 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. 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 172 lbs 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 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 6'11" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
6'11" 157 lbs16.02Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'11" 158 lbs16.12Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'11" 159 lbs16.23Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'11" 160 lbs16.33Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'11" 161 lbs16.43Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'11" 162 lbs16.53Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'11" 163 lbs16.63Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'11" 164 lbs16.74Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'11" 165 lbs16.84Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'11" 166 lbs16.94Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'11" 167 lbs17.04Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 168 lbs17.14Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 169 lbs17.25Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 170 lbs17.35Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 171 lbs17.45Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 172 lbs17.55Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 173 lbs17.65Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 174 lbs17.76Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 175 lbs17.86Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 176 lbs17.96Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 177 lbs18.06Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 178 lbs18.16Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 179 lbs18.27Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 180 lbs18.37Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 181 lbs18.47Underweight/Mild thinness
6'11" 182 lbs18.57Normal/Healthy Weight
6'11" 183 lbs18.67Normal/Healthy Weight
6'11" 184 lbs18.78Normal/Healthy Weight
6'11" 185 lbs18.88Normal/Healthy Weight
6'11" 186 lbs18.98Normal/Healthy Weight

FAQ

What is BMI for 6ft 11in and 172 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'11" and Weight 172 lbs is 17.55 (Underweight/Mild thinness)

Is 172 pounds underweight for 6ft 11in?

Yes, 172 lbs 6ft 11in is considered Underweight/Mild thinness

Is 172 lbs overweight for 6ft 11in?

No, 172 lbs 6ft 11in is considered Underweight/Mild thinness

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