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At 5'11" and 270 lbs, your BMI is 37.7, placing you in the Obese Class II category. A BMI of 37.7 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.
37.7
BMI
Obese Class II
Category
133-179
Healthy range (lbs)
-91 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 37.7: Obese Class II
| 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 | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 215 lbs | You are here |
Your BMI of 37.7 puts you in the Obese Class II category for someone 5'11".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (179 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 91 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 122 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'11" and 270 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
At 5'11", a weight of 270 lbs gives a BMI of 37.7, which is in the Obese Class II 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 37.7 falls in the Obese Class II range. A BMI of 37.7 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. 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.
You would need to lose approximately 91 lbs to reach the high end of the healthy range. The healthy BMI range (18.5 to 24.9) corresponds to 133 to 179 lbs for someone 5'11". A sustainable rate of weight loss is 0.5 to 1 lb per week through a calorie deficit of 250 to 500 calories per day.
To reach low end (133 lbs)
137 lbs to lose
To reach high end (179 lbs)
91 lbs to lose
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