Is 210 lbs overweight for 6'2"?

Yes — 210 lbs is 16 lbs above the healthy upper limit for 6'2".

At 210 lbs (95.3 kg) and 6'2" (188 cm), the BMI is 27.0overweight.

For an adult who is 188 cm tall, the World Health Organization considers a weight between 144 and 194 kg to be healthy.

What this means

At this BMI level, fitness and waist circumference are arguably more predictive of metabolic health than the BMI number itself.

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

Is 210 lbs overweight for 6'2"?

210 lbs at 6'2" gives a BMI of 27.0, which is overweight. The healthy range for 6'2" is 144–194 lbs.

What is the healthy weight for 6'2"?

144–194 lbs.

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