BMI for 5'8" & 220 lbs

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 5'8" and a weight of 220 lbs.

Your BMI

33.3

Obese Class I

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 5'8" and 220 lbs, your Body Mass Index is 33.3, 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 (5'8"), different weight

Weight	BMI	Category
190 lbs	28.8	Overweight
200 lbs	30.3	Obese Class I
210 lbs	31.8	Obese Class I
230 lbs	34.9	Obese Class I
240 lbs	36.4	Obese Class II
250 lbs	37.9	Obese Class II

Same weight (220 lbs), different height

Height	BMI	Category
5'2"	40.5	Obese Class III
5'4"	37.6	Obese Class II
5'6"	35.4	Obese Class II
5'10"	31.5	Obese Class I
6'0"	29.8	Overweight
6'2"	28.2	Overweight

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