For someone 6 feet 2 inches tall (188 cm), a healthy weight is 65.4 to 88 kg by the WHO BMI range, or up to 80.9 kg by the Asian range used in India. Ideal body weight averages 81 kg for a man and 75 kg for a woman.
| Weight (kg) | Weight (lb) | BMI | WHO category | Asian category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.5 kg | 125 lb | 16 | Underweight | Underweight |
| 60.1 kg | 132 lb | 17 | Underweight | Underweight |
| 65.4 kg | 144 lb | 18.5 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 70.7 kg | 156 lb | 20 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 74.2 kg | 164 lb | 21 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 77.7 kg | 171 lb | 22 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 81.3 kg | 179 lb | 23 | Healthy | Overweight |
| 84.8 kg | 187 lb | 24 | Healthy | Overweight |
| 88.3 kg | 195 lb | 25 | Overweight | Obese |
| 91.9 kg | 203 lb | 26 | Overweight | Obese |
| 97.2 kg | 214 lb | 27.5 | Overweight | Obese |
| 106 kg | 234 lb | 30 | Obese | Obese |
| 114.8 kg | 253 lb | 32.5 | Obese | Obese |
| 123.7 kg | 273 lb | 35 | Obese | Obese |
| 141.3 kg | 312 lb | 40 | Obese | Obese |
At 6 feet 2 inches, overweight starts at 88.3 kg (WHO) or 81.3 kg (Asian cut-off), and obesity at 106 kg (WHO) or 88.3 kg (Asian).
| Formula | Man | Woman |
|---|---|---|
| Devine (1974) | 82.2 kg (181 lb) | 77.7 kg (171 lb) |
| Robinson (1983) | 78.6 kg (173 lb) | 72.8 kg (160 lb) |
| Miller (1983) | 75.9 kg (167 lb) | 72.1 kg (159 lb) |
| Hamwi (1964) | 85.8 kg (189 lb) | 76.3 kg (168 lb) |
| Average of the four | 80.6 kg (178 lb) | 74.7 kg (165 lb) |
Ideal body weight (IBW) formulas were designed for medicine doses, not as a target, and they ignore frame size and muscle. Use them alongside the healthy BMI range.
Keep your waist under half your height: under 94 cm (37 inches) at 6'2". Waist-to-height ratio predicts heart and diabetes risk better than BMI alone, especially for South Asian adults.
| Waist-to-height | Waist at 6'2" | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Under 0.4 | under 75 cm | May be too slim |
| 0.4 – 0.49 | 75–92 cm | Healthy |
| 0.5 – 0.59 | 94–111 cm | Increased risk |
| 0.6 or more | 113 cm or more | High risk |
A healthy weight for a woman 6 feet 2 inches tall is 65–88 kg (BMI 18.5–24.9), or 65–81 kg for Asian women. Ideal body weight formulas give 72–78 kg.
A healthy weight for a man 6 feet 2 inches tall is 65–88 kg (BMI 18.5–24.9), or 65–81 kg for Asian men. Ideal body weight formulas give 76–86 kg.
At 188 cm, aim for 65–88 kg. Above 88 kg is overweight by WHO standards (81 kg by Asian standards).
6 feet 2 inches is 188 cm (74 inches × 2.54).