Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'6" 255 lbs
BMI Calculator (Imperial)
What is BMI for 6ft 6in and 255 lbs?
Answer
BMI for Height 6'6" and Weight 255 lbs is
29.46
(Overweight/Pre-obese)
16
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18.5
25
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40
29.46
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 6in is
160.1 lbs — 215.5 lbs
Weight 255 lbs is 39.51 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 6 Inches, so you need to lose at least 39.51 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 255 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:
( 255lbs ÷ (78in)2 ) × 703
=(255 ÷ 6084) × 703
=0.04 × 703
=29.46
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 6'6" Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 6'6" 261 lbs | 30.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'6" 262 lbs | 30.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'6" 263 lbs | 30.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'6" 264 lbs | 30.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'6" 265 lbs | 30.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'6" 266 lbs | 30.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'6" 267 lbs | 30.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'6" 268 lbs | 31 | Obese/Class I |
| 6'6" 269 lbs | 31.1 | 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 6ft 6in and 255 lbs? (The answer is: 29.46). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 6in) and weight (e.g. 255 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.