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At 5'11" and 180 lbs, your BMI is 25.1, placing you in the Overweight category. A BMI of 25.1 falls in the overweight range (25 to 29.9). Modest reductions in weight through diet and exercise can meaningfully improve health outcomes.
25.1
BMI
Overweight
Category
133-179
Healthy range (lbs)
-1 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 25.1: Overweight
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 133 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 133 to 179 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 180 to 215 lbs | You are here |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 215 lbs | - |
Your BMI of 25.1 puts you in the Overweight category for someone 5'11".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (179 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 1 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 2 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'11" and 180 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
A BMI of 25.1 at 5'11" places you in the Overweight 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 133 to 179 lbs for someone 5'11".
At 5'11", a weight of 180 lbs gives a BMI of 25.1, which is in the Overweight category. The healthy weight range for 5'11" is 133 to 179 lbs. This is above the healthy range. Keep in mind BMI does not account for muscle mass or body composition.
A healthy weight for someone 5'11" is between 133 and 179 lbs, based on a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. This range reflects the weights most associated with reduced risk of chronic disease. Individual factors like muscle mass, frame size, and body fat distribution also matter.
A BMI of 25.1 falls in the Overweight range. A BMI of 25.1 falls in the overweight range (25 to 29.9). Modest reductions in weight through diet and exercise can meaningfully improve health outcomes. BMI is a population-level screening tool, not a diagnostic measure. Factors like waist circumference, body fat percentage, blood pressure, and cholesterol provide a more complete picture of metabolic health.
To reach low end (133 lbs)
47 lbs to lose
To reach high end (179 lbs)
1 lbs to lose
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