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BMI for 5'6", 240 lbs
38.7
Obesity · 5'6" (168 cm), 240 lb (108.9 kg)
Healthy weight range for 5'6"
BMI 18.5–24.9 ≈ 115–154 lb (52–70 kg). To reach the healthy range you would lose about 86 lb.
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BMI chart for 5'6"
| Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 90 lb | 14.5 | Underweight |
| 100 lb | 16.1 | Underweight |
| 110 lb | 17.8 | Underweight |
| 120 lb | 19.4 | Healthy weight |
| 130 lb | 21.0 | Healthy weight |
| 140 lb | 22.6 | Healthy weight |
| 150 lb | 24.2 | Healthy weight |
| 160 lb | 25.8 | Overweight |
| 170 lb | 27.4 | Overweight |
| 180 lb | 29.0 | Overweight |
| 190 lb | 30.7 | Obesity |
| 200 lb | 32.3 | Obesity |
| 210 lb | 33.9 | Obesity |
| 220 lb | 35.5 | Obesity |
| 230 lb | 37.1 | Obesity |
| 240 lb | 38.7 | Obesity |
| 250 lb | 40.3 | Obesity |
| 260 lb | 42.0 | Obesity |
| 270 lb | 43.6 | Obesity |
| 280 lb | 45.2 | Obesity |
| 290 lb | 46.8 | Obesity |
| 300 lb | 48.4 | Obesity |
| 310 lb | 50.0 | Obesity |
| 320 lb | 51.6 | Obesity |
| 330 lb | 53.3 | Obesity |
FAQ
What is the BMI of someone 5'6" and 240 lbs?
A person 5'6" (168 cm) tall weighing 240 lb (108.9 kg) has a BMI of 38.7, which the WHO classifies as "Obesity".
What is a healthy weight for 5'6"?
For 5'6", a BMI of 18.5–24.9 corresponds to about 115–154 lb (52–70 kg).