BMI of 40 — What Does It Mean?
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BMI of 40 — is it good or bad?
Answer
BMI 40 for Males and Females means
Morbid Obesity/Class III
BMI 40 is 15.1 points more than Healthy BMI Range ends (18.5 - 24.9)
Note: BMI is a general screening tool and does not diagnose body fatness or health. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal assessment.
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BMI 40: Corresponding Weight and Height
| BMI | Height and Weight (cm/kg) | Height and Weight (ft/in/lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 155 cm 96 kg | 5'1" 212 lbs |
| 40 | 156 cm 97 kg | 5'1" 212 lbs |
| 40 | 157 cm 99 kg | 5'2" 219 lbs |
| 40 | 158 cm 100 kg | 5'2" 219 lbs |
| 40 | 159 cm 101 kg | 5'3" 226 lbs |
| 40 | 160 cm 102 kg | 5'3" 226 lbs |
| 40 | 161 cm 104 kg | 5'3" 226 lbs |
| 40 | 162 cm 105 kg | 5'4" 233 lbs |
| 40 | 163 cm 106 kg | 5'4" 233 lbs |
| 40 | 164 cm 108 kg | 5'5" 240 lbs |
| 40 | 165 cm 109 kg | 5'5" 240 lbs |
| 40 | 166 cm 110 kg | 5'5" 240 lbs |
| 40 | 167 cm 112 kg | 5'6" 248 lbs |
| 40 | 168 cm 113 kg | 5'6" 248 lbs |
| 40 | 169 cm 114 kg | 5'7" 255 lbs |
| 40 | 170 cm 116 kg | 5'7" 255 lbs |
| 40 | 171 cm 117 kg | 5'7" 255 lbs |
| 40 | 172 cm 118 kg | 5'8" 263 lbs |
| 40 | 173 cm 120 kg | 5'8" 263 lbs |
| 40 | 174 cm 121 kg | 5'9" 271 lbs |
| 40 | 175 cm 123 kg | 5'9" 271 lbs |
| 40 | 176 cm 124 kg | 5'9" 271 lbs |
| 40 | 177 cm 125 kg | 5'10" 279 lbs |
| 40 | 178 cm 127 kg | 5'10" 279 lbs |
| 40 | 179 cm 128 kg | 5'10" 279 lbs |
| 40 | 180 cm 130 kg | 5'11" 287 lbs |
| 40 | 181 cm 131 kg | 5'11" 287 lbs |
| 40 | 182 cm 132 kg | 6' 295 lbs |
| 40 | 183 cm 134 kg | 6' 295 lbs |
| 40 | 184 cm 135 kg | 6' 295 lbs |
| 40 | 185 cm 137 kg | 6'1" 303 lbs |
BMI Table
For adults over the age of 20 years, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:
| BMI | Weight Category |
|---|---|
| < 16 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 16 - 16.9 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 17 - 18.4 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 18.5 - 24.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 25 - 29.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 30 - 34.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 35 - 39.9 | Obese/Class II |
| ≥ 40 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
Related Calculations
See Also
- BMI Calculator (Imperial) - Body Mass Index Calculator (ft/in/lbs)
- BMI Calculator (Metric) - Body Mass Index Calculator (kg/cm)
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Imperial) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in feet/inches
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Metric) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in centimeters
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BMI Table
| BMI | Category |
|---|---|
| 36.2 | Obese/Class II |
| 36.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 36.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 36.6 | Obese/Class II |
| 36.8 | Obese/Class II |
| 36.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 37 | Obese/Class II |
| 37.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 38 | Obese/Class II |
| 38.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 38.4 | Obese/Class II |
| 38.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 38.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 39 | Obese/Class II |
| 39.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 40 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 41 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 41.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 41.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 41.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 42 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 42.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 42.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 42.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 42.9 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 43 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 43.1 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 43.2 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 43.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 43.7 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
About "BMI Meaning" Calculator
This calculator will help you to find out what the given BMI means. For example, it can help you find out BMI of 40 — is it good or bad? (The answer is: Morbid Obesity/Class III). Enter Body Mass Index (e.g. 40) and hit the 'Calculate' button.