BMI for 5'6" & 190 lbs

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 5'6" and a weight of 190 lbs.

Your BMI

30.5

Obese Class I

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 5'6" and 190 lbs, your Body Mass Index is 30.5, which falls into the Obese Class I category.

A BMI between 30 and 35 is classified as Obese Class I. This level of excess weight is associated with higher risks of heart disease, hypertension, and metabolic disorders. A structured plan involving diet, exercise, and medical support is recommended.

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 (5'6"), different weight

Weight	BMI	Category
160 lbs	25.7	Overweight
170 lbs	27.3	Overweight
180 lbs	28.9	Overweight
200 lbs	32.1	Obese Class I
210 lbs	33.7	Obese Class I
220 lbs	35.4	Obese Class II

Same weight (190 lbs), different height

Height	BMI	Category
5'0"	37.3	Obese Class II
5'2"	35.0	Obese Class I
5'4"	32.4	Obese Class I
5'8"	28.8	Overweight
5'10"	27.2	Overweight
6'0"	25.7	Overweight

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