BMI of 40 — What Does It Mean?

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What does BMI of

mean

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 starts (18.5 - 24.9)
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BMI 40 on the Body Mass Index Scale

BMI 40: Corresponding Weight and Height

BMIHeight and Weight (cm/kg)Height and Weight (ft/in/lbs)
40155 cm 96 kg5'1" 212 lbs
40156 cm 97 kg5'1" 212 lbs
40157 cm 99 kg5'2" 219 lbs
40158 cm 100 kg5'2" 219 lbs
40159 cm 101 kg5'3" 226 lbs
40160 cm 102 kg5'3" 226 lbs
40161 cm 104 kg5'3" 226 lbs
40162 cm 105 kg5'4" 233 lbs
40163 cm 106 kg5'4" 233 lbs
40164 cm 108 kg5'5" 240 lbs
40165 cm 109 kg5'5" 240 lbs
40166 cm 110 kg5'5" 240 lbs
40167 cm 112 kg5'6" 248 lbs
40168 cm 113 kg5'6" 248 lbs
40169 cm 114 kg5'7" 255 lbs
40170 cm 116 kg5'7" 255 lbs
40171 cm 117 kg5'7" 255 lbs
40172 cm 118 kg5'8" 263 lbs
40173 cm 120 kg5'8" 263 lbs
40174 cm 121 kg5'9" 271 lbs
40175 cm 123 kg5'9" 271 lbs
40176 cm 124 kg5'9" 271 lbs
40177 cm 125 kg5'10" 279 lbs
40178 cm 127 kg5'10" 279 lbs
40179 cm 128 kg5'10" 279 lbs
40180 cm 130 kg5'11" 287 lbs
40181 cm 131 kg5'11" 287 lbs
40182 cm 132 kg6' 295 lbs
40183 cm 134 kg6' 295 lbs
40184 cm 135 kg6' 295 lbs
40185 cm 137 kg6'1" 303 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 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.

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What does BMI of

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BMI Table

BMICategory
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
39.5Obese/Class II
39.6Obese/Class II
39.7Obese/Class II
39.8Obese/Class II
39.9Obese/Class II
40Morbid Obesity/Class III
40.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
40.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
40.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
40.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
40.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
40.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
40.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
40.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
40.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
41Morbid Obesity/Class III
41.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
41.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
41.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
41.4Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

BMI of 40 — is it good or bad?

BMI 40 for Males and Females means Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is BMI of 40 dangerous?

BMI of 40 falls into the "Morbid Obesity/Class III" category. A BMI above 24.9 may indicate excess body weight. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.

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