Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'2" 256 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 2in and weight 256 lbs?
Answer: BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 256 lbs is
32.86
(Obese/Class I)
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32.86
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 2in is
Weight 256 lbs is 61.26 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 2 Inches, so you need to lose at least 61.26 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 256 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:
( 256lbs ÷ (74in)2 ) × 703
=(256 ÷ 5476) × 703
=0.05 × 703
=32.86
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" 241 lbs | 30.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 242 lbs | 31.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 243 lbs | 31.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 244 lbs | 31.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 245 lbs | 31.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 246 lbs | 31.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 247 lbs | 31.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 248 lbs | 31.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 249 lbs | 32 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 250 lbs | 32.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 251 lbs | 32.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 252 lbs | 32.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 253 lbs | 32.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 254 lbs | 32.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 255 lbs | 32.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 256 lbs | 32.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 257 lbs | 33 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 258 lbs | 33.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 259 lbs | 33.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 260 lbs | 33.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 261 lbs | 33.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 262 lbs | 33.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 263 lbs | 33.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 264 lbs | 33.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 265 lbs | 34 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 266 lbs | 34.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 267 lbs | 34.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 268 lbs | 34.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 269 lbs | 34.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'2" 270 lbs | 34.7 | Obese/Class I |
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 256 lbs? (The answer is: 32.86). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 256 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.