BMI Ranger
Weight, fat-free mass and body fat ranges for a given height and sex.
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Weight ranges by BMI category
For an adult with a height of
| Category | BMI range | Weight (lb) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | < 18.5 | ||
| Healthy | 18.5 – 25 | ||
| Overweight | 25 – 30 | ||
| Obese I | 30 – 35 | ||
| Obese II | 35 – 40 | ||
| Obese III | ≥ 40 |
Based on the CDC adult BMI categories. BMI is a screening measure, not a diagnosis.
Fat-free mass ranges by FFMI category
For a manwoman with a height of
| Category | FFMI range | Fat-free mass (lb) | Fat-free mass (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | < 16.7 | ||
| Normal | 16.7 – 19.8 | ||
| High | ≥ 19.8 | ||
| Low | < 14.6 | ||
| Normal | 14.6 – 16.8 | ||
| High | ≥ 16.8 |
Based on Kyle et al., Nutrition 2003. For informational purposes only, not a diagnosis.
Body fat ranges by BFMI category
For a manwoman with a height of
| Category | BFMI range | Body fat (lb) | Body fat (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | < 1.8 | ||
| Normal | 1.8 – 5.2 | ||
| Excess | 5.2 – 8.3 | ||
| Obese | ≥ 8.3 | ||
| Low | < 3.9 | ||
| Normal | 3.9 – 8.2 | ||
| Excess | 8.2 – 11.8 | ||
| Obese | ≥ 11.8 |
Based on Kyle et al., Nutrition 2003. For informational purposes only, not a diagnosis.