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At 6'6" and 290 lbs, your BMI is 33.5, placing you in the Obese Class I category. A BMI of 33.5 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.
33.5
BMI
Obese Class I
Category
160-215
Healthy range (lbs)
-75 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 33.5: Obese Class I
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 160 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 160 to 215 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 216 to 258 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 258 lbs | You are here |
Your BMI of 33.5 puts you in the Obese Class I category for someone 6'6".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (215 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 75 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 100 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 6'6" and 290 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
At 6'6", a weight of 290 lbs gives a BMI of 33.5, which is in the Obese Class I category. The healthy weight range for 6'6" is 160 to 215 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 6'6" is between 160 and 215 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 33.5 falls in the Obese Class I range. A BMI of 33.5 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. 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 75 lbs to reach the high end of the healthy range. The healthy BMI range (18.5 to 24.9) corresponds to 160 to 215 lbs for someone 6'6". 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 (160 lbs)
130 lbs to lose
To reach high end (215 lbs)
75 lbs to lose
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