Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'6" 148 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 6in and weight 148 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'6" and Weight 148 lbs is
17.1

(Underweight/Mild thinness)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
17.1
BMI Scale

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

160.1 lbs216.4 lbs

Weight 148 lbs is 12.11 lbs less than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 6 Inches, so you need to gain at least 12.11 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 148 Pounds and Height 6 Feet 6 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (6'6" = 78 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 148lbs ÷ (78in)2 ) × 703

=

(148 ÷ 6084) × 703

=

0.02 × 703

=

17.1

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 6'6" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
6'6" 133 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'6" 134 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'6" 135 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'6" 136 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'6" 137 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'6" 138 lbsUnderweight/Severe thinness
6'6" 139 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'6" 141 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
6'6" 142 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
6'6" 143 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
6'6" 144 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
6'6" 145 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
6'6" 146 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
6'6" 147 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
6'6" 149 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
6'6" 151 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'6" 152 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'6" 153 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'6" 154 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
6'6" 156 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'6" 157 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'6" 158 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'6" 159 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
6'6" 161 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 162 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight

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 6in and weight 148 lbs? (The answer is: 17.1). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 6in) and weight (e.g. 148 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 6in and weight 148 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'6" and Weight 148 lbs is 17.1 (Underweight/Mild thinness)

Is 148 pounds underweight for 6'6?

Yes, 148 lbs 6'6 is considered Underweight/Mild thinness

Is 148 lbs overweight for 6'6"?

No, 148 lbs 6'6" is considered Underweight/Mild thinness