Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'2" 197 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 2in and weight 197 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 197 lbs is
25.29

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
25.29
BMI Scale

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

144.1 lbs194.7 lbs

Weight 197 lbs is 2.26 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 2 Inches, so you need to lose at least 2.26 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 197 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:

( 197lbs ÷ (74in)2 ) × 703

=

(197 ÷ 5476) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

25.29

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

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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 197 lbs? (The answer is: 25.29). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 197 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 2in and weight 197 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 197 lbs is 25.29 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 197 pounds underweight for 6'2?

No, 197 lbs 6'2 is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 197 lbs overweight for 6'2"?

Yes, 197 lbs 6'2" is considered Overweight/Pre-obese