BMI chart for 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
At 6 ft 0 in, a healthy weight is 136 to 184 lb (61.9 to 83.5 kg).
That is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9, the World Health Organization's range for adults. BMI is a screen, not a diagnosis.
Updated October 2026
Where each BMI category starts at 6 ft 0 in
| Category | BMI | Weight (lb) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | under 18.5 | under 136 | under 61.9 |
| Healthy weight | 18.5 to 24.9 | 136 to 183 | 61.9 to 83.5 |
| Overweight | 25 to 29.9 | 184 to 220 | 83.6 to 100.2 |
| Obesity, class I | 30 to 34.9 | 221 to 257 | 100.3 to 117.0 |
| Obesity, class II | 35 to 39.9 | 258 to 294 | 117.1 to 133.7 |
| Obesity, class III | 40 and over | 295 and over | 133.8 and over |
BMI at 6 ft 0 in by weight
| Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 16.3 | Underweight |
| 130 lb (59 kg) | 17.6 | Underweight |
| 140 lb (64 kg) | 19.0 | Healthy weight |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 20.3 | Healthy weight |
| 160 lb (73 kg) | 21.7 | Healthy weight |
| 170 lb (77 kg) | 23.1 | Healthy weight |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 24.4 | Healthy weight |
| 190 lb (86 kg) | 25.8 | Overweight |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 27.1 | Overweight |
| 210 lb (95 kg) | 28.5 | Overweight |
| 220 lb (100 kg) | 29.8 | Overweight |
| 230 lb (104 kg) | 31.2 | Obesity, class I |
| 240 lb (109 kg) | 32.5 | Obesity, class I |
| 250 lb (113 kg) | 33.9 | Obesity, class I |
| 260 lb (118 kg) | 35.3 | Obesity, class II |
| 270 lb (122 kg) | 36.6 | Obesity, class II |
| 280 lb (127 kg) | 38.0 | Obesity, class II |
| 290 lb (132 kg) | 39.3 | Obesity, class II |
| 300 lb (136 kg) | 40.7 | Obesity, class III |
| 310 lb (141 kg) | 42.0 | Obesity, class III |
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Questions
What is a healthy weight for someone 6 ft 0 in?
A healthy weight at 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) is 136 to 184 lb (61.9 to 83.5 kg), which is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9.
What BMI is overweight at 6 ft 0 in?
At 6 ft 0 in, a BMI of 25 starts at 184 lb (83.6 kg). A BMI of 30, which is where obesity begins, starts at 221 lb (100.3 kg).
What is underweight at 6 ft 0 in?
Below 136 lb (61.9 kg), which is a BMI under 18.5, is classed as underweight for an adult.
Is BMI a good measure of health?
It is a quick screen for adults and no more. It cannot tell muscle from fat, so a muscular person can read as overweight. Ask a doctor about your weight if you are unsure.
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