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BMI for 5'0" & 240 lbs

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 5'0" and a weight of 240 lbs.

Your BMI

47.1

Obese Class III

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 5'0" and 240 lbs, your Body Mass Index is 47.1, which falls into the Obese Class III category.

A BMI of 40 or above is classified as Obese Class III (sometimes called morbid obesity). This carries the highest health risks and often requires medical intervention. Please consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.

BMI is calculated as weight (kg) / height² (m). While it is a widely used screening tool, it does not differentiate between muscle and fat mass. For a more complete picture, consider measuring your body fat percentage.

Explore nearby BMI values

Same height (5'0"), different weight

WeightBMICategory
210 lbs41.2Obese Class III
220 lbs43.2Obese Class III
230 lbs45.2Obese Class III
250 lbs49.1Obese Class III
260 lbs51.0Obese Class III
270 lbs53.0Obese Class III

Same weight (240 lbs), different height

HeightBMICategory
4'10"50.4Obese Class III
5'2"44.2Obese Class III
5'4"41.0Obese Class III
5'6"38.6Obese Class II

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