Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'2" 215 lbs

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What is BMI for 6ft 2in and 215 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 215 lbs is
27.6

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
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18.5
25
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27.6
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 2in is

144.1 lbs — 194 lbs

Weight 215 lbs is 21.04 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 2 Inches, so you need to lose at least 21.04 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 215 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:

( 215lbs ÷ (74in)2 ) × 703

=

(215 ÷ 5476) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

27.6

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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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 6ft 2in and 215 lbs? (The answer is: 27.6). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 215 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI for Height

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
6'2" 200 lbs25.7Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 201 lbs25.8Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 202 lbs25.9Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 203 lbs26.1Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 204 lbs26.2Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 205 lbs26.3Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 206 lbs26.5Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 207 lbs26.6Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 208 lbs26.7Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 209 lbs26.8Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 210 lbs27Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 211 lbs27.1Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 212 lbs27.2Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 213 lbs27.3Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 214 lbs27.5Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 215 lbs27.6Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 216 lbs27.7Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 217 lbs27.9Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 218 lbs28Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 219 lbs28.1Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 220 lbs28.2Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 221 lbs28.4Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 222 lbs28.5Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 223 lbs28.6Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 224 lbs28.8Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 225 lbs28.9Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 226 lbs29Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 227 lbs29.1Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 228 lbs29.3Overweight/Pre-obese
6'2" 229 lbs29.4Overweight/Pre-obese

FAQ

What is BMI for 6ft 2in and 215 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 215 lbs is 27.6 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 215 pounds underweight for 6ft 2in?

No, 215 lbs 6ft 2in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 215 lbs overweight for 6ft 2in?

Yes, 215 lbs 6ft 2in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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