BMI of 42 — What Does It Mean?

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What does BMI of

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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 starts (18.5 - 24.9)
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BMI 42 on the Body Mass Index Scale

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 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

* 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 42 — is it good or bad? (The answer is: Morbid Obesity/Class III). Enter Body Mass Index (e.g. 42) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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What does BMI of

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BMI Table

BMI Category
40.5 Morbid Obesity/Class III
40.6 Morbid Obesity/Class III
40.7 Morbid Obesity/Class III
40.8 Morbid Obesity/Class III
40.9 Morbid Obesity/Class III
41 Morbid Obesity/Class III
41.1 Morbid Obesity/Class III
41.2 Morbid Obesity/Class III
41.3 Morbid Obesity/Class III
41.4 Morbid Obesity/Class III
41.5 Morbid Obesity/Class III
41.6 Morbid Obesity/Class III
41.7 Morbid Obesity/Class III
41.8 Morbid Obesity/Class III
41.9 Morbid Obesity/Class III
42 Morbid Obesity/Class III
42.1 Morbid Obesity/Class III
42.2 Morbid Obesity/Class III
42.3 Morbid Obesity/Class III
42.4 Morbid Obesity/Class III
42.5 Morbid Obesity/Class III
42.6 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
43.4 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.

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