Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'8" 242 lbs

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What is BMI for 6ft 8in and 242 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 6'8" and Weight 242 lbs is
26.58

(Overweight/Pre-obese)

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26.58
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 8in is

168.4 lbs — 227.6 lbs

Weight 242 lbs is 14.4 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 14.4 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 242 Pounds and Height 6 feet 8 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (6'8" = 80 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 242lbs ÷ (80in)2 ) × 703

=

(242 ÷ 6400) × 703

=

26.58

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 8in and 242 lbs? (The answer is: 26.58). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 242 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 6'8" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
6'8" 120 lbs13.2Underweight/Severe thinness
6'8" 150 lbs16.5Underweight/Moderate thinness
6'8" 165 lbs18.1Underweight/Mild thinness
6'8" 169 lbs18.6Normal/Healthy Weight
6'8" 190 lbs20.9Normal/Healthy Weight
6'8" 200 lbs22Normal/Healthy Weight
6'8" 210 lbs23.1Normal/Healthy Weight
6'8" 211 lbs23.2Normal/Healthy Weight
6'8" 215 lbs23.6Normal/Healthy Weight
6'8" 220 lbs24.2Normal/Healthy Weight
6'8" 225 lbs24.7Normal/Healthy Weight
6'8" 227 lbs24.9Normal/Healthy Weight
6'8" 227.6 lbs25Overweight/Pre-obese
6'8" 230 lbs25.3Overweight/Pre-obese
6'8" 235 lbs25.8Overweight/Pre-obese
6'8" 240 lbs26.4Overweight/Pre-obese
6'8" 242 lbs26.6Overweight/Pre-obese
6'8" 244 lbs26.8Overweight/Pre-obese
6'8" 248 lbs27.2Overweight/Pre-obese
6'8" 250 lbs27.5Overweight/Pre-obese
6'8" 260 lbs28.6Overweight/Pre-obese

FAQ

What is BMI for 6ft 8in and 242 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'8" and Weight 242 lbs is 26.58 (Overweight/Pre-obese)

Is 242 pounds underweight for 6ft 8in?

No, 242 lbs 6ft 8in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

Is 242 lbs overweight for 6ft 8in?

Yes, 242 lbs 6ft 8in is considered Overweight/Pre-obese

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