Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'2" 147 lbs

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What is BMI for 6ft 2in and 147 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 147 lbs is
18.87

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

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18.87
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 2in is

144.1 lbs — 194 lbs

Weight 147 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose 2.89 lbs or gain 46.96 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 147 Pounds and Height 6 Feet 2 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (6'2" = 74 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 147lbs ÷ (74in)2 ) × 703

=

(147 ÷ 5476) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

18.87

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 2in and 147 lbs? (The answer is: 18.87). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 147 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 6'2" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
6'2" 132 lbs17Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'2" 133 lbs17.1Underweight/Mild thinness
6'2" 134 lbs17.2Underweight/Mild thinness
6'2" 135 lbs17.3Underweight/Mild thinness
6'2" 136 lbs17.5Underweight/Mild thinness
6'2" 137 lbs17.6Underweight/Mild thinness
6'2" 138 lbs17.7Underweight/Mild thinness
6'2" 139 lbs17.8Underweight/Mild thinness
6'2" 140 lbs18Underweight/Mild thinness
6'2" 141 lbs18.1Underweight/Mild thinness
6'2" 142 lbs18.2Underweight/Mild thinness
6'2" 143 lbs18.4Underweight/Mild thinness
6'2" 144 lbs18.5Underweight/Mild thinness
6'2" 145 lbs18.6Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 146 lbs18.7Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 147 lbs18.9Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 148 lbs19Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 149 lbs19.1Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 150 lbs19.3Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 151 lbs19.4Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 152 lbs19.5Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 153 lbs19.6Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 154 lbs19.8Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 155 lbs19.9Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 156 lbs20Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 157 lbs20.2Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 158 lbs20.3Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 159 lbs20.4Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 160 lbs20.5Normal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 161 lbs20.7Normal/Healthy Weight

FAQ

What is BMI for 6ft 2in and 147 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 147 lbs is 18.87 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 147 pounds underweight for 6ft 2in?

No, 147 lbs 6ft 2in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 147 lbs overweight for 6ft 2in?

No, 147 lbs 6ft 2in is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

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