Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'6" 246 lbs

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What is BMI for 6ft 6in and 246 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 6'6" and Weight 246 lbs is
28.43

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

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28.43
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 6in is

160.1 lbs — 215.5 lbs

Weight 246 lbs is 30.51 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 6 Inches, so you need to lose at least 30.51 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 246 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:

( 246lbs ÷ (78in)2 ) × 703

=

(246 ÷ 6084) × 703

=

0.04 × 703

=

28.43

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

* 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 6in and 246 lbs? (The answer is: 28.43). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 6in) and weight (e.g. 246 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 6'6" Height for Man and Woman

Height and Weight BMI Category
6'6" 231 lbs 26.7 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 232 lbs 26.8 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 233 lbs 26.9 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 234 lbs 27 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 235 lbs 27.2 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 236 lbs 27.3 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 237 lbs 27.4 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 238 lbs 27.5 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 239 lbs 27.6 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 240 lbs 27.7 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 241 lbs 27.9 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 242 lbs 28 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 243 lbs 28.1 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 244 lbs 28.2 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 245 lbs 28.3 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 246 lbs 28.4 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 247 lbs 28.5 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 248 lbs 28.7 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 249 lbs 28.8 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 250 lbs 28.9 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 251 lbs 29 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 252 lbs 29.1 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 253 lbs 29.2 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 254 lbs 29.4 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 255 lbs 29.5 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 256 lbs 29.6 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 257 lbs 29.7 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 258 lbs 29.8 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 259 lbs 29.9 Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 260 lbs 30 Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 6ft 6in and 246 lbs?
BMI for Height 6'6" and Weight 246 lbs is 28.43 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 246 pounds underweight for 6ft 6in?
No, 246 lbs 6ft 6in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 246 lbs overweight for 6ft 6in?
Yes, 246 lbs 6ft 6in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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