Is 240 lbs overweight for 6'2"?

Yes — 240 lbs is 46 lbs above the healthy upper limit for 6'2".

At 240 lbs (108.9 kg) and 6'2" (188 cm), the BMI is 30.8 — obese class i.

Adults at 188 cm typically fall within a healthy weight band of 144–194 kg using the WHO BMI thresholds.

BMI scale WHO BMI categories from 14 to 42 with a marker at 30.8. Under Normal Over Ob I Ob II+ BMI 30.8 14 42
Your BMI of 30.8 sits in the obese class i band. Cutoffs: 18.5, 25, 30, 35 (WHO).

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What the numbers mean for you

You are 45 lbs (20.5 kg) above the healthy upper limit and 6 lbs (2.9 kg) above the obesity threshold.

A first, clinically meaningful goal is a 10% reduction — about 24 lbs (10.9 kg), achievable in roughly 24 weeks at a 500 kcal daily deficit. This alone typically improves blood pressure, HbA1c, and lipid profile.

Timelines assume ~7,700 kcal per kg of body fat. Real progress varies with muscle mass, adherence, and medications.

What this means

At this BMI level, the relative risk of type 2 diabetes is roughly five-fold compared with a BMI of 22, but even a 5–10% weight reduction meaningfully improves most metabolic markers.

Waist matters more than the scale

Two people can share the same BMI and have very different metabolic risk. For that reason, waist circumference is now considered a stronger predictor of cardiometabolic disease than BMI alone.

  • Waist-to-height rule: keep your waist under half your height — that means below 94 cm (37") at 188 cm.
  • Absolute cutoff for most adults: waist under 94 cm (37") is associated with meaningfully lower risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
  • Higher-risk zone: waist above 102 cm (40") — this is where risk climbs sharply regardless of BMI.

Precise ±5 lb neighbours at this height

WeightConversionBMICategory
235 lbs106.6 kg30.2Obese Class I
236 lbs107 kg30.3Obese Class I
237 lbs107.5 kg30.4Obese Class I
238 lbs108 kg30.6Obese Class I
239 lbs108.4 kg30.7Obese Class I
240 lbs ← this page108.9 kg30.8Obese Class I
241 lbs109.3 kg30.9Obese Class I
242 lbs109.8 kg31.1Obese Class I
243 lbs110.2 kg31.2Obese Class I
244 lbs110.7 kg31.3Obese Class I
245 lbs111.1 kg31.4Obese Class I

Practical next steps

  1. Consult a GP for a full metabolic assessment (blood pressure, HbA1c, lipids).
  2. Set an initial target of 5–10% body-weight loss — clinically meaningful and achievable.
  3. Combine dietary change, daily movement, and sleep optimisation.
  4. Discuss whether structured programmes or medication are appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

Is 240 lbs overweight for 6'2"?

240 lbs at 6'2" gives a BMI of 30.8, which is obese class i. 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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