Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'4" 255 lbs

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What is BMI for 6ft 4in and 255 lbs?

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BMI for Height 6'4" and Weight 255 lbs is
31.04

(Obese/Class I)

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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 4in is

152 lbs — 205.3 lbs

Weight 255 lbs is 49.7 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 feet 4 inches, so you need to lose at least 49.7 lbs

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.

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 255 lbs and Height 6 feet 4 inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (6'4" = 76 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 255lbs ÷ (76in)2 ) × 703

=

(255 ÷ 5776) × 703

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31.04

BMI Table

For adults aged 18 and over, 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 Table for 6'4" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
6'4" 207 lbs25.19Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 208 lbs25.32Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 209 lbs25.44Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 210 lbs25.56Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 211 lbs25.68Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 212 lbs25.8Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 213 lbs25.92Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 215 lbs26.17Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 218 lbs26.53Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 220 lbs26.78Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 225 lbs27.38Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 227 lbs27.63Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 230 lbs27.99Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 232 lbs28.24Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 234 lbs28.48Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 235 lbs28.6Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 237 lbs28.85Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 238 lbs28.97Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 239 lbs29.09Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 240 lbs29.21Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 242 lbs29.45Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 243 lbs29.58Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 245 lbs29.82Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 246 lbs29.94Overweight/Pre-obese
6'4" 248 lbs30.18Obese/Class I
6'4" 250 lbs30.43Obese/Class I
6'4" 255 lbs31.04Obese/Class I
6'4" 256 lbs31.16Obese/Class I
6'4" 260 lbs31.64Obese/Class I
6'4" 265 lbs32.25Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 6ft 4in and 255 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'4" and Weight 255 lbs is 31.04 (Obese/Class I)

Is 255 pounds underweight for 6ft 4in?

No, 255 lbs 6ft 4in is considered Obese/Class I

Is 255 lbs overweight for 6ft 4in?

Yes, 255 lbs 6ft 4in is considered Obese/Class I

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