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At 6'4" and 240 lbs, your BMI is 29.2, placing you in the Overweight category. A BMI of 29.2 falls in the overweight range (25 to 29.9). Modest reductions in weight through diet and exercise can meaningfully improve health outcomes.
29.2
BMI
Overweight
Category
152-205
Healthy range (lbs)
-35 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 29.2: Overweight
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 152 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 152 to 205 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 206 to 246 lbs | You are here |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 246 lbs | - |
Your BMI of 29.2 puts you in the Overweight category for someone 6'4".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (205 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 35 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 47 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 6'4" and 240 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
A BMI of 29.2 at 6'4" 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 152 to 205 lbs for someone 6'4".
At 6'4", a weight of 240 lbs gives a BMI of 29.2, which is in the Overweight category. The healthy weight range for 6'4" is 152 to 205 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 6'4" is between 152 and 205 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 29.2 falls in the Overweight range. A BMI of 29.2 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 (152 lbs)
88 lbs to lose
To reach high end (205 lbs)
35 lbs to lose
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