BMI and healthy weight at 6′2″
For someone 6 feet 2 inches tall, a healthy BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 corresponds to a weight of about 144 to 194 pounds.
- By the standard adult categories, a 6′2″ adult is classed as overweight from 194.7 lb (BMI 25) and obese from 233.7 lb (BMI 30). Below 144.1 lb (BMI 18.5) counts as underweight.
- In metric terms, 6′2″ is 188 cm, and the healthy range is 65.4 to 88 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
21.7
Healthy range
Healthy weight
144–194 lb
Underweight
15–18.5
Healthy
18.5–25
Overweight
25–30
Obese
30+
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| Category | BMI range | Weight at 6′2″ |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | Below 18.5 | Under 144.1 lb |
| Healthy weight | 18.5 – 24.9 | 144.1 lb – 193.9 lb |
| Overweight | 25.0 – 29.9 | 194.7 lb – under 233.7 lb |
| Obese | 30.0 and above | 233.7 lb and above |
| Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 15.4 | Underweight |
| 130 lb | 16.7 | Underweight |
| 140 lb | 18 | Underweight |
| 150 lb | 19.3 | Healthy |
| 160 lb | 20.5 | Healthy |
| 170 lb | 21.8 | Healthy |
| 180 lb | 23.1 | Healthy |
| 190 lb | 24.4 | Healthy |
| 200 lb | 25.7 | Overweight |
| 210 lb | 27 | Overweight |
| 220 lb | 28.2 | Overweight |
| 230 lb | 29.5 | Overweight |
| 240 lb | 30.8 | Obese |
| 250 lb | 32.1 | Obese |
| 260 lb | 33.4 | Obese |
| Height | Healthy weight | Overweight from | Obese from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 6′4″ | 152 lb – 205 lb | 205.4 lb | 246.5 lb |
What BMI can and can't tell you at 6′2″
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′2″. It's a quick screening number, not a measure of body fat.
Because muscle is denser than fat, a muscular 6′2″ adult weighing around 214 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′2″?
- For an adult 6 feet 2 inches tall, a healthy BMI of 18.5–24.9 corresponds to 144.1 lb to 193.9 lb.
- At what weight is a 6′2″ person overweight or obese?
- By BMI, a 6′2″ adult is overweight from 194.7 lb (BMI 25) and obese from 233.7 lb (BMI 30).
- What is a healthy weight for 6′2″ (188 cm) in kilograms?
- 65.4 to 88 kg, which is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 at 188 cm.