Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'2" 218 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 2in and weight 218 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 218 lbs is
27.99

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
27.99
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 2in is

144.1 lbs194.7 lbs

Weight 218 lbs is 23.26 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 2 Inches, so you need to lose at least 23.26 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 218 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:

( 218lbs ÷ (74in)2 ) × 703

=

(218 ÷ 5476) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

27.99

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 218 lbs? (The answer is: 27.99). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 218 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 2in and weight 218 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 218 lbs is 27.99 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 218 pounds underweight for 6'2?

No, 218 lbs 6'2 is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 218 lbs overweight for 6'2"?

Yes, 218 lbs 6'2" is considered Overweight/Pre-obese