Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'2" 260 lbs

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What is BMI for 6ft 2in and 260 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 260 lbs is
33.38

(Obese/Class I)

16
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18.5
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33.38
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 2in is

144.1 lbs — 194 lbs

Weight 260 lbs is 66.04 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 2 Inches, so you need to lose at least 66.04 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 260 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:

( 260lbs ÷ (74in)2 ) × 703

=

(260 ÷ 5476) × 703

=

0.05 × 703

=

33.38

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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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 260 lbs? (The answer is: 33.38). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 2in) and weight (e.g. 260 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" 245 lbs31.5Obese/Class I
6'2" 246 lbs31.6Obese/Class I
6'2" 247 lbs31.7Obese/Class I
6'2" 248 lbs31.8Obese/Class I
6'2" 249 lbs32Obese/Class I
6'2" 250 lbs32.1Obese/Class I
6'2" 251 lbs32.2Obese/Class I
6'2" 252 lbs32.4Obese/Class I
6'2" 253 lbs32.5Obese/Class I
6'2" 254 lbs32.6Obese/Class I
6'2" 255 lbs32.7Obese/Class I
6'2" 256 lbs32.9Obese/Class I
6'2" 257 lbs33Obese/Class I
6'2" 258 lbs33.1Obese/Class I
6'2" 259 lbs33.3Obese/Class I
6'2" 260 lbs33.4Obese/Class I
6'2" 261 lbs33.5Obese/Class I
6'2" 262 lbs33.6Obese/Class I
6'2" 263 lbs33.8Obese/Class I
6'2" 264 lbs33.9Obese/Class I
6'2" 265 lbs34Obese/Class I
6'2" 266 lbs34.2Obese/Class I
6'2" 267 lbs34.3Obese/Class I
6'2" 268 lbs34.4Obese/Class I
6'2" 269 lbs34.5Obese/Class I
6'2" 270 lbs34.7Obese/Class I
6'2" 271 lbs34.8Obese/Class I
6'2" 272 lbs34.9Obese/Class I
6'2" 273 lbs35.1Obese/Class II
6'2" 274 lbs35.2Obese/Class II

FAQ

What is BMI for 6ft 2in and 260 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'2" and Weight 260 lbs is 33.38 (Obese/Class I)

Is 260 pounds underweight for 6ft 2in?

No, 260 lbs 6ft 2in is considered Obese/Class I

Is 260 lbs overweight for 6ft 2in?

Yes, 260 lbs 6ft 2in is considered Obese/Class I

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