Body Mass Index (BMI) for 6'9" 172 lbs

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 9in and weight 172 lbs?

Answer: BMI for Height 6'9" and Weight 172 lbs is
18.43

(Underweight/Mild thinness)

16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
18.43
BMI Scale

Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 6ft 9in is

172.7 lbs233.3 lbs

Weight 172 lbs is 0.66 lbs less than Healthy Zone Range for Height 6 Feet 9 Inches, so you need to gain at least 0.66 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 172 Pounds and Height 6 Feet 9 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (6'9" = 81 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 172lbs ÷ (81in)2 ) × 703

=

(172 ÷ 6561) × 703

=

0.03 × 703

=

18.43

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)

BMI Table for 6'9" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
6'9" 157 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
6'9" 158 lbsUnderweight/Moderate thinness
6'9" 159 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'9" 160 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'9" 161 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'9" 162 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'9" 163 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'9" 164 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'9" 165 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'9" 166 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'9" 167 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'9" 168 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'9" 169 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'9" 170 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
6'9" 171 lbsUnderweight/Mild thinness
Underweight/Mild thinness
6'9" 173 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'9" 174 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'9" 175 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'9" 176 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'9" 177 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'9" 178 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'9" 179 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'9" 180 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'9" 181 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'9" 182 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'9" 183 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
6'9" 184 lbsNormal/Healthy Weight
Normal/Healthy Weight
6'9" 186 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 9in and weight 172 lbs? (The answer is: 18.43). Enter height (e.g. 6ft 9in) and weight (e.g. 172 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

What is BMI for male and female with height 6ft 9in and weight 172 lbs?

BMI for Height 6'9" and Weight 172 lbs is 18.43 (Underweight/Mild thinness)

Is 172 pounds underweight for 6'9?

No, 172 lbs 6'9 is considered Underweight/Mild thinness

Is 172 lbs overweight for 6'9"?

No, 172 lbs 6'9" is considered Underweight/Mild thinness