BMI of 42 — What Does It Mean?
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BMI of 42 — is it good or bad?
Answer
BMI 42 for Males and Females means
Morbid Obesity/Class III
BMI 42 is 17.1 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. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.
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BMI 42: Corresponding Weight and Height
| BMI | Height and Weight (cm/kg) | Height and Weight (ft/in/lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | 155 cm ≈101 kg | ≈5'1" ≈222 lbs |
| 42 | 156 cm ≈102 kg | ≈5'1" ≈222 lbs |
| 42 | 157 cm ≈104 kg | ≈5'2" ≈230 lbs |
| 42 | 158 cm ≈105 kg | ≈5'2" ≈230 lbs |
| 42 | 159 cm ≈106 kg | ≈5'3" ≈237 lbs |
| 42 | 160 cm ≈108 kg | ≈5'3" ≈237 lbs |
| 42 | 161 cm ≈109 kg | ≈5'3" ≈237 lbs |
| 42 | 162 cm ≈110 kg | ≈5'4" ≈245 lbs |
| 42 | 163 cm ≈112 kg | ≈5'4" ≈245 lbs |
| 42 | 164 cm ≈113 kg | ≈5'5" ≈252 lbs |
| 42 | 165 cm ≈114 kg | ≈5'5" ≈252 lbs |
| 42 | 166 cm ≈116 kg | ≈5'5" ≈252 lbs |
| 42 | 167 cm ≈117 kg | ≈5'6" ≈260 lbs |
| 42 | 168 cm ≈119 kg | ≈5'6" ≈260 lbs |
| 42 | 169 cm ≈120 kg | ≈5'7" ≈268 lbs |
| 42 | 170 cm ≈121 kg | ≈5'7" ≈268 lbs |
| 42 | 171 cm ≈123 kg | ≈5'7" ≈268 lbs |
| 42 | 172 cm ≈124 kg | ≈5'8" ≈276 lbs |
| 42 | 173 cm ≈126 kg | ≈5'8" ≈276 lbs |
| 42 | 174 cm ≈127 kg | ≈5'9" ≈284 lbs |
| 42 | 175 cm ≈129 kg | ≈5'9" ≈284 lbs |
| 42 | 176 cm ≈130 kg | ≈5'9" ≈284 lbs |
| 42 | 177 cm ≈132 kg | ≈5'10" ≈293 lbs |
| 42 | 178 cm ≈133 kg | ≈5'10" ≈293 lbs |
| 42 | 179 cm ≈135 kg | ≈5'10" ≈293 lbs |
| 42 | 180 cm ≈136 kg | ≈5'11" ≈301 lbs |
| 42 | 181 cm ≈138 kg | ≈5'11" ≈301 lbs |
| 42 | 182 cm ≈139 kg | ≈6' ≈310 lbs |
| 42 | 183 cm ≈141 kg | ≈6' ≈310 lbs |
| 42 | 184 cm ≈142 kg | ≈6' ≈310 lbs |
| 42 | 185 cm ≈144 kg | ≈6'1" ≈318 lbs |
BMI Table
For adults aged 18 and over, 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 |
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
- One Rep Max Calculator - Estimate your 1RM from any set
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 42 — is it good or bad? (The answer is: Morbid Obesity/Class III). Enter Body Mass Index (e.g. 42) and hit the 'Find out' button.
BMI Table
| BMI | Category |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 43.8 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 44 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 44.3 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 44.4 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
| 44.5 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
FAQ
BMI of 42 — is it good or bad?
BMI 42 for Males and Females means Morbid Obesity/Class III
Is BMI of 42 dangerous?
BMI of 42 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.
What weight gives a BMI of 42?
BMI is weight divided by height in metres squared, so it names a weight only once the height is fixed: at 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) a BMI of 42 means about 267.6 lb (121.4 kg). A taller person reaches the same BMI at a proportionally higher weight.
Does a BMI of 42 mean the same for men and women?
Yes — the WHO adult scale has no separate cut-offs by sex, so a BMI of 42 reads as "Morbid Obesity/Class III" for both. Age is what changes it: the adult table starts at 18, while children and teenagers aged 5–19 are compared with age- and sex-specific reference values instead.
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