Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'2" 157 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 2in and weight 157 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 157 lbs is
20.16

(Normal/Healthy Weight)

16
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18.5
25
30
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40
20.16
BMI Scale

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

144.1 lbs194.7 lbs

Weight 157 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -12.89 lbs or gain 37.74 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 157 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:

( 157lbs ÷ (74in)2 ) × 703

=

(157 ÷ 5476) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

20.16

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)

See Also

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
6'2" 142 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
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6'2" 149 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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6'2" 151 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 152 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'2" 153 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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6'2" 156 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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6'2" 161 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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6'2" 164 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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6'2" 169 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
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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 male and female with height 6ft 2in and weight 157 lbs? (The answer is: 20.16). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 157 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 2in and weight 157 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 157 lbs is 20.16 (Normal/Healthy Weight)

Is 157 pounds underweight for 6'2?

No, 157 lbs 6'2 is considered Normal/Healthy Weight

Is 157 lbs overweight for 6'2"?

No, 157 lbs 6'2" is considered Normal/Healthy Weight