Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'6" 265 lbs

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What is BMI for 6ft 6in and 265 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 6'6" and Weight 265 lbs is
30.62

(Obese/Class I)

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

160.1 lbs — 216.4 lbs

Weight 265 lbs is 48.64 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 feet 6 Inches, so you need to lose at least 48.64 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.

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 265 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:

( 265lbs ÷ (78in)2 ) × 703

=

(265 ÷ 6084) × 703

=

30.62

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 6in and 265 lbs? (The answer is: 30.62). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 6in) and weight (e.g. 265 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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

Height and WeightBMICategory
6'6" 190 lbs22Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 193 lbs22.3Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 195 lbs22.5Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 198 lbs22.9Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 200 lbs23.1Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 202 lbs23.3Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 205 lbs23.7Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 206 lbs23.8Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 207 lbs23.9Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 208 lbs24Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 209 lbs24.2Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 210 lbs24.3Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 212 lbs24.5Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 215 lbs24.8Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 216 lbs25Normal/Healthy Weight
6'6" 220 lbs25.4Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 223 lbs25.8Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 225 lbs26Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 227 lbs26.2Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 230 lbs26.6Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 235 lbs27.2Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 240 lbs27.7Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 241 lbs27.9Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 242 lbs28Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 245 lbs28.3Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 246 lbs28.4Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 250 lbs28.9Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 255 lbs29.5Overweight/Pre-obese
6'6" 260 lbs30Obese/Class I
6'6" 265 lbs30.6Obese/Class I

FAQ

What is BMI for 6ft 6in and 265 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'6" and Weight 265 lbs is 30.62 (Obese/Class I)

Is 265 pounds underweight for 6ft 6in?

No, 265 lbs 6ft 6in is considered Obese/Class I

Is 265 lbs overweight for 6ft 6in?

Yes, 265 lbs 6ft 6in is considered Obese/Class I

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