What is the body mass index (BMI) for a 5‑foot‑9‑inch male weighing 195 pounds?

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BMI Calculation for 5'9" Male Weighing 195 Pounds

For a man who is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 195 pounds, the BMI is 28.8 kg/m², which classifies him as overweight according to WHO criteria. 1

Calculation Method

The BMI is calculated using the standard formula: weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.

  • Height conversion: 5 feet 9 inches = 69 inches = 175.26 cm = 1.7526 meters
  • Weight conversion: 195 pounds = 88.45 kg
  • BMI calculation: 88.45 kg ÷ (1.7526 m)² = 28.8 kg/m² 1

Clinical Classification

This BMI of 28.8 kg/m² falls into the "overweight" category (BMI 25-29.99 kg/m²) according to WHO classification standards. 1

Weight Category Thresholds:

  • Normal weight: BMI 18.5-24.99 kg/m² 1
  • Overweight (pre-obesity): BMI 25-29.99 kg/m² 1
  • Obesity Class 1: BMI 30-34.99 kg/m² 1
  • Obesity Class 2: BMI 35-39.99 kg/m² 1
  • Obesity Class 3 (severe/morbid): BMI ≥40 kg/m² 1

Health Implications

At this BMI level, health risk increases compared to normal weight, though the individual has not yet crossed into the obesity threshold. 1, 2

  • Overweight status is a major risk factor for diabetes, stroke, coronary heart disease, and certain cancers 1
  • The risk substantially increases once BMI reaches 30 kg/m² or higher (obesity range) 1
  • For this specific height (5'9"), the CDC reference data indicates that 76.6 kg (169 pounds) represents the upper limit of normal weight, while 92.0 kg (203 pounds) represents the upper limit of overweight 1

Clinical Context

This individual is approximately 8 pounds away from obesity classification (BMI ≥30 kg/m²), which would occur at 203 pounds for this height. 1

  • Weight reduction efforts should be encouraged and supported, as obesity prevention is more effective than obesity treatment 1
  • Even modest weight loss in the overweight range can reduce cardiovascular and metabolic risk 1

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