BMI for 240 lbs and 6'5"

Instant answer: 240 lbs (108.9 kg) at 6'5" (195.6 cm) gives a BMI of 28.5overweight.

Someone 195.6 cm tall has a healthy weight window of 70.8–95.3 kg, derived from the standard adult BMI range.

What does a BMI of 28.5 mean?

A BMI in this band is moderately associated with elevated blood pressure and altered lipid profiles, but lifestyle factors strongly modify the actual risk.

Healthy weight range for 6'5"

The BMI-based healthy weight range for 6'5" is 156–210 lbs (70.8–95.3 kg).

Weight (lbs)Weight (kg)BMICategory
220 lbs99.8 kg26.1Overweight
230 lbs104.3 kg27.3Overweight
240 lbs (this page)108.9 kg28.5Overweight
250 lbs113.4 kg29.6Overweight
260 lbs117.9 kg30.8Obese Class I

Practical next steps

  1. Focus on consistency over intensity — small daily wins beat aggressive short-term plans.
  2. Track food intake for 1–2 weeks to identify high-calorie patterns.
  3. Add strength training to protect lean mass during weight loss.
  4. Re-measure waist every month; expect change there before scale weight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the BMI for 240 lbs and 6'5"?

A person who weighs 240 lbs (108.9 kg) and is 6'5" tall has a BMI of 28.5, classified as overweight by the WHO.

Is 240 lbs a healthy weight at 6'5"?

The healthy weight range for 6'5" is 156–210 lbs (70.8–95.3 kg). 240 lbs gives a BMI of 28.5.

What BMI category is this?

Overweight. A BMI in this band is moderately associated with elevated blood pressure and altered lipid profiles, but lifestyle factors strongly modify the actual risk.

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