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At 5'10" and 260 lbs, your BMI is 37.3, placing you in the Obese Class II category. A BMI of 37.3 falls in the Class II obesity range (35 to 39.9). This level is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and joint issues.
37.3
BMI
Obese Class II
Category
129-174
Healthy range (lbs)
-86 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 37.3: Obese Class II
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 129 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 129 to 174 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 175 to 209 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 209 lbs | You are here |
Your BMI of 37.3 puts you in the Obese Class II category for someone 5'10".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (174 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 86 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 115 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'10" and 260 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
For someone 5'10", the healthy weight range based on BMI is 129 to 174 lbs. At 129 lbs, BMI is 18.5 (lower boundary of healthy). At 174 lbs, BMI is 24.9 (upper boundary of healthy). Below 129 lbs is underweight; above 174 lbs is overweight.
BMI only uses height and weight. Body fat percentage measures actual fat tissue as a proportion of total weight, making it more precise for body composition assessment. Two people with the same BMI of 37.3 can have very different body fat percentages depending on muscle mass. Athletes often have BMI values above 25 while maintaining low body fat. Use body fat percentage to set specific fitness goals.
A BMI of 37.3 at 5'10" places you in the Obese Class II category. BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated by dividing weight in pounds by height in inches squared, then multiplying by 703. The healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9, which translates to 129 to 174 lbs for someone 5'10".
At 5'10", a weight of 260 lbs gives a BMI of 37.3, which is in the Obese Class II category. The healthy weight range for 5'10" is 129 to 174 lbs. This is above the healthy range. Keep in mind BMI does not account for muscle mass or body composition.
To reach low end (129 lbs)
131 lbs to lose
To reach high end (174 lbs)
86 lbs to lose
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