BMI for 5'6" & 230 lbs

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 5'6" and a weight of 230 lbs.

Your BMI

37.0

Obese Class II

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 5'6" and 230 lbs, your Body Mass Index is 37.0, which falls into the Obese Class II category.

A BMI between 35 and 40 is classified as Obese Class II. The health risks are significantly elevated, including sleep apnea, certain cancers, and reduced mobility. Professional medical guidance is strongly advised.

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
200 lbs	32.1	Obese Class I
210 lbs	33.7	Obese Class I
220 lbs	35.4	Obese Class II
240 lbs	38.6	Obese Class II
250 lbs	40.2	Obese Class III
260 lbs	41.8	Obese Class III

Same weight (230 lbs), different height

Height	BMI	Category
5'0"	45.2	Obese Class III
5'2"	42.3	Obese Class III
5'4"	39.3	Obese Class II
5'8"	34.9	Obese Class I
5'10"	32.9	Obese Class I
6'0"	31.2	Obese Class I

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