Body Mass Index (BMI) for 187 cm and 140 kg

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What is BMI for 187cm and 140kg?

Answer

BMI for Height 187 cm and Weight 140 kg is
40.04

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

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40.04
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 187 cm is

64.7 kg — 87.4 kg

Weight 140 kg is 52.6 kg more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 187 cm, so you need to lose at least 52.6 kg

*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. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.

How to Calculate BMI

BMI Formula: BMI = weightkg ÷ (heightm)2

According to Body Mass Index (BMI) Formula if you want to calculate BMI for Weight 140 kg and Height 187 cm you have to divide Weight by squared Height in meters (187 cm = 1.87 m)

Here is the complete solution:

140kg ÷ (1.87m)2

=

140 ÷ 3.4969

≈

40.04

BMI Table

For adults aged 18 and over, 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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BMI Table for 187 cm Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
187 cm 116 kg33.17Obese/Class I
187 cm 117 kg33.46Obese/Class I
187 cm 118 kg33.74Obese/Class I
187 cm 119 kg34.03Obese/Class I
187 cm 120 kg34.32Obese/Class I
187 cm 121 kg34.6Obese/Class I
187 cm 122 kg34.89Obese/Class I
187 cm 123 kg35.17Obese/Class II
187 cm 124 kg35.46Obese/Class II
187 cm 125 kg35.75Obese/Class II
187 cm 126 kg36.03Obese/Class II
187 cm 127 kg36.32Obese/Class II
187 cm 128 kg36.6Obese/Class II
187 cm 130 kg37.18Obese/Class II
187 cm 132 kg37.75Obese/Class II
187 cm 133 kg38.03Obese/Class II
187 cm 135 kg38.61Obese/Class II
187 cm 136 kg38.89Obese/Class II
187 cm 137 kg39.18Obese/Class II
187 cm 139 kg39.75Obese/Class II
187 cm 140 kg40.04Morbid Obesity/Class III
187 cm 144 kg41.18Morbid Obesity/Class III
187 cm 145 kg41.47Morbid Obesity/Class III
187 cm 146 kg41.75Morbid Obesity/Class III
187 cm 150 kg42.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
187 cm 155 kg44.32Morbid Obesity/Class III
187 cm 160 kg45.75Morbid Obesity/Class III
187 cm 162 kg46.33Morbid Obesity/Class III
187 cm 178 kg50.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
187 cm 180 kg51.47Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 187cm and 140kg?

BMI for Height 187 cm and Weight 140 kg is 40.04 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 140 kg underweight for 187 cm?

No, 140 kg 187 cm is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 140 kg overweight for 187 cm?

Yes, 140 kg 187 cm is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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