Is 220 lbs overweight for 5'11"?
Yes — 220 lbs is 42 lbs above the healthy upper limit for 5'11".
At 220 lbs (99.8 kg) and 5'11" (180.3 cm), the BMI is 30.7 — obese class i.
Public-health guidelines place the ideal weight for 180.3 cm tall adults at 132–178 kg, equivalent to a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9.
What this means
A modest, sustained weight loss of 5–10% is consistently shown to improve blood pressure, lipid profile, and insulin sensitivity even without reaching a 'normal' BMI.
Practical next steps
- Engage a multidisciplinary approach: dietitian, GP, and where appropriate behavioural support.
- Start with low-impact movement (walking, swimming, cycling) to protect joints.
- Address sleep apnoea risk if snoring or daytime fatigue is present.
- Track non-scale wins — energy, mobility, blood pressure — alongside weight.
Frequently asked questions
Is 220 lbs overweight for 5'11"?
220 lbs at 5'11" gives a BMI of 30.7, which is obese class i. The healthy range for 5'11" is 132–178 lbs.
What is the healthy weight for 5'11"?
132–178 lbs.