BMI for 5'10" & 280 lbs

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 5'10" and a weight of 280 lbs.

Your BMI

40.1

Obese Class III

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 5'10" and 280 lbs, your Body Mass Index is 40.1, 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 (5'10"), different weight

Weight	BMI	Category
250 lbs	35.8	Obese Class II
260 lbs	37.2	Obese Class II
270 lbs	38.7	Obese Class II

Same weight (280 lbs), different height

Height	BMI	Category
5'4"	47.8	Obese Class III
5'6"	45.0	Obese Class III
5'8"	42.4	Obese Class III
6'0"	37.9	Obese Class II
6'2"	35.9	Obese Class II
6'4"	34.1	Obese Class I

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