Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'2" 172 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 2in and weight 172 lbs?
Answer: BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 172 lbs is
22.08
(Normal/Healthy Weight)
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22.08
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 2in is
144.1 lbs — 194.7 lbs
Weight 172 is in Healthy Zone. You may lose -27.89 lbs or gain 22.74 lbs.
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 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:
( 172lbs ÷ (74in)2 ) × 703
=(172 ÷ 5476) × 703
=0.03 × 703
=22.08
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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See Also
- 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 6'2" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 6'2" 157 lbs | 20.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 158 lbs | 20.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 159 lbs | 20.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 160 lbs | 20.5 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 161 lbs | 20.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 162 lbs | 20.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 163 lbs | 20.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 164 lbs | 21.1 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 165 lbs | 21.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 166 lbs | 21.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 167 lbs | 21.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 168 lbs | 21.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 169 lbs | 21.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 170 lbs | 21.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 171 lbs | 22 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 172 lbs | 22.1 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 173 lbs | 22.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 174 lbs | 22.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 175 lbs | 22.5 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 176 lbs | 22.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 177 lbs | 22.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 178 lbs | 22.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 179 lbs | 23 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 180 lbs | 23.1 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 181 lbs | 23.2 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 182 lbs | 23.4 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 183 lbs | 23.5 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 184 lbs | 23.6 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 185 lbs | 23.8 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 6'2" 186 lbs | 23.9 | 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 male and female with height 6ft 2in and weight 172 lbs? (The answer is: 22.08). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 172 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.