BMI of 38 — What Does It Mean?

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BMI of 38 — is it good or bad?

Answer

BMI 38 for Males and Females means
Obese/Class II
BMI 38 is 13.1 points more than Healthy BMI Range starts (18.5 - 24.9)
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BMI 38 on the Body Mass Index Scale

BMI 38: Corresponding Weight and Height

BMIHeight and Weight (cm/kg)Height and Weight (ft/in/lbs)
38155 cm 91 kg5'1" 201 lbs
38156 cm 92 kg5'1" 201 lbs
38157 cm 94 kg5'2" 208 lbs
38158 cm 95 kg5'2" 208 lbs
38159 cm 96 kg5'3" 215 lbs
38160 cm 97 kg5'3" 215 lbs
38161 cm 98 kg5'3" 215 lbs
38162 cm 100 kg5'4" 221 lbs
38163 cm 101 kg5'4" 221 lbs
38164 cm 102 kg5'5" 228 lbs
38165 cm 103 kg5'5" 228 lbs
38166 cm 105 kg5'5" 228 lbs
38167 cm 106 kg5'6" 235 lbs
38168 cm 107 kg5'6" 235 lbs
38169 cm 109 kg5'7" 243 lbs
38170 cm 110 kg5'7" 243 lbs
38171 cm 111 kg5'7" 243 lbs
38172 cm 112 kg5'8" 250 lbs
38173 cm 114 kg5'8" 250 lbs
38174 cm 115 kg5'9" 257 lbs
38175 cm 116 kg5'9" 257 lbs
38176 cm 118 kg5'9" 257 lbs
38177 cm 119 kg5'10" 265 lbs
38178 cm 120 kg5'10" 265 lbs
38179 cm 122 kg5'10" 265 lbs
38180 cm 123 kg5'11" 272 lbs
38181 cm 124 kg5'11" 272 lbs
38182 cm 126 kg6' 280 lbs
38183 cm 127 kg6' 280 lbs
38184 cm 129 kg6' 280 lbs
38185 cm 130 kg6'1" 288 lbs

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 find out what the given BMI means. For example, it can help you find out BMI of 38 — is it good or bad? (The answer is: Obese/Class II). Enter Body Mass Index (e.g. 38) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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What does BMI of

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BMI Table

BMICategory
36.5Obese/Class II
36.6Obese/Class II
36.7Obese/Class II
36.8Obese/Class II
36.9Obese/Class II
37Obese/Class II
37.1Obese/Class II
37.2Obese/Class II
37.3Obese/Class II
37.4Obese/Class II
37.5Obese/Class II
37.6Obese/Class II
37.7Obese/Class II
37.8Obese/Class II
37.9Obese/Class II
38Obese/Class II
38.1Obese/Class II
38.2Obese/Class II
38.3Obese/Class II
38.4Obese/Class II
38.5Obese/Class II
38.6Obese/Class II
38.7Obese/Class II
38.8Obese/Class II
38.9Obese/Class II
39Obese/Class II
39.1Obese/Class II
39.2Obese/Class II
39.3Obese/Class II
39.4Obese/Class II

FAQ

BMI of 38 — is it good or bad?

BMI 38 for Males and Females means Obese/Class II

Is BMI of 38 dangerous?

BMI of 38 falls into the "Obese/Class II" category. A BMI above 24.9 may indicate excess body weight. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.

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