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At 6'2" and 240 lbs, your BMI is 30.8, placing you in the Obese Class I category. A BMI of 30.8 falls in the Class I obesity range (30 to 34.9). Health risks are elevated. A structured nutrition and activity plan can make a significant difference.
30.8
BMI
Obese Class I
Category
144-194
Healthy range (lbs)
-46 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 30.8: Obese Class I
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 144 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 144 to 194 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 195 to 233 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 233 lbs | You are here |
Your BMI of 30.8 puts you in the Obese Class I category for someone 6'2".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (194 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 46 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 62 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 6'2" and 240 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
You would need to lose approximately 46 lbs to reach the high end of the healthy range. The healthy BMI range (18.5 to 24.9) corresponds to 144 to 194 lbs for someone 6'2". 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.
BMI is a useful screening tool but has real limitations. It does not distinguish between muscle and fat, so muscular athletes often show elevated BMI despite low body fat. It also does not account for where fat is stored. Waist-to-height ratio and body fat percentage are more precise measures. Use BMI as a starting point, not a definitive health verdict.
For someone 6'2", the healthy weight range based on BMI is 144 to 194 lbs. At 144 lbs, BMI is 18.5 (lower boundary of healthy). At 194 lbs, BMI is 24.9 (upper boundary of healthy). Below 144 lbs is underweight; above 194 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 30.8 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.
To reach low end (144 lbs)
96 lbs to lose
To reach high end (194 lbs)
46 lbs to lose
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