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At 6'2" and 300 lbs, your BMI is 38.5, placing you in the Obese Class II category. A BMI of 38.5 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.
38.5
BMI
Obese Class II
Category
144-194
Healthy range (lbs)
-106 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 38.5: Obese Class II
| 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 38.5 puts you in the Obese Class II category for someone 6'2".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (194 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 106 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 142 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 6'2" and 300 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
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.
A BMI of 38.5 falls in the Obese Class II range. A BMI of 38.5 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 106 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.
To reach low end (144 lbs)
156 lbs to lose
To reach high end (194 lbs)
106 lbs to lose
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