BMI and healthy weight at 6′1″
For someone 6 feet 1 inch tall, a healthy BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 corresponds to a weight of about 140 to 189 pounds.
- By the standard adult categories, a 6′1″ adult is classed as overweight from 189.5 lb (BMI 25) and obese from 227.4 lb (BMI 30). Below 140.2 lb (BMI 18.5) counts as underweight.
- In metric terms, 6′1″ is 185.4 cm, and the healthy range is 63.6 to 85.6 kg.
- At this height, every 10 pounds moves BMI by about 1.3 points.
Educational information only, not medical advice. BMI is a screening measure, not a diagnosis — talk to a healthcare professional about your own weight and health.
Your BMI
21.6
Healthy range
Healthy weight
140–189 lb
Underweight
15–18.5
Healthy
18.5–25
Overweight
25–30
Obese
30+
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| Category | BMI range | Weight at 6′1″ |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | Below 18.5 | Under 140.2 lb |
| Healthy weight | 18.5 – 24.9 | 140.2 lb – 188.7 lb |
| Overweight | 25.0 – 29.9 | 189.5 lb – under 227.4 lb |
| Obese | 30.0 and above | 227.4 lb and above |
| Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 15.8 | Underweight |
| 130 lb | 17.2 | Underweight |
| 140 lb | 18.5 | Underweight |
| 150 lb | 19.8 | Healthy |
| 160 lb | 21.1 | Healthy |
| 170 lb | 22.4 | Healthy |
| 180 lb | 23.7 | Healthy |
| 190 lb | 25.1 | Overweight |
| 200 lb | 26.4 | Overweight |
| 210 lb | 27.7 | Overweight |
| 220 lb | 29 | Overweight |
| 230 lb | 30.3 | Obese |
| 240 lb | 31.7 | Obese |
| 250 lb | 33 | Obese |
| 260 lb | 34.3 | Obese |
| Height | Healthy weight | Overweight from | Obese from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5′11″ | 133 lb – 179 lb | 179.3 lb | 215.1 lb |
| 6′0″ | 136 lb – 184 lb | 184.3 lb | 221.2 lb |
| 6′1″ | 140 lb – 189 lb | 189.5 lb | 227.4 lb |
| 6′2″ | 144 lb – 194 lb | 194.7 lb | 233.7 lb |
| 6′3″ | 148 lb – 199 lb | 200 lb | 240 lb |
What BMI can and can't tell you at 6′1″
BMI is weight divided by height squared, so at a fixed height it rises in step with weight — the table above is that relationship for 6′1″. It's a quick screening number, not a measure of body fat.
Because muscle is denser than fat, a muscular 6′1″ adult weighing around 208 lb can register as overweight while carrying little excess fat. Waist measurements add context BMI misses: the Waist-to-Height Ratio and Body Fat calculators are good next steps.
These categories apply to adults. Children and teens are assessed with age- and sex-specific BMI percentiles instead.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a healthy weight for someone 6′1″?
- For an adult 6 feet 1 inch tall, a healthy BMI of 18.5–24.9 corresponds to 140.2 lb to 188.7 lb.
- At what weight is a 6′1″ person overweight or obese?
- By BMI, a 6′1″ adult is overweight from 189.5 lb (BMI 25) and obese from 227.4 lb (BMI 30).
- What is a healthy weight for 6′1″ (185.4 cm) in kilograms?
- 63.6 to 85.6 kg, which is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 at 185.4 cm.