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At 6'2" and 270 lbs, your BMI is 34.7, placing you in the Obese Class I category. A BMI of 34.7 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.
34.7
BMI
Obese Class I
Category
144-194
Healthy range (lbs)
-76 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 34.7: 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 34.7 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 76 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 102 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 6'2" and 270 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
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 34.7 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 34.7 at 6'2" places you in the Obese Class I 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 144 to 194 lbs for someone 6'2".
At 6'2", a weight of 270 lbs gives a BMI of 34.7, which is in the Obese Class I category. The healthy weight range for 6'2" is 144 to 194 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 6'2" is between 144 and 194 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.
To reach low end (144 lbs)
126 lbs to lose
To reach high end (194 lbs)
76 lbs to lose
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