BMI for 5'6" & 280 lbs

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 5'6" and a weight of 280 lbs.

Your BMI

45.0

Obese Class III

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 5'6" and 280 lbs, your Body Mass Index is 45.0, 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 (5'6"), different weight

Weight	BMI	Category
250 lbs	40.2	Obese Class III
260 lbs	41.8	Obese Class III
270 lbs	43.4	Obese Class III

Same weight (280 lbs), different height

Height	BMI	Category
5'0"	55.0	Obese Class III
5'2"	51.5	Obese Class III
5'4"	47.8	Obese Class III
5'8"	42.4	Obese Class III
5'10"	40.1	Obese Class III
6'0"	37.9	Obese Class II

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