Is a BMI of 25.8 bad?

It is slightly above the normal range and worth monitoring, but BMI alone does not determine health.

How much weight to reach normal BMI?

Losing about 6 pounds to reach 174 lbs would bring BMI to approximately 25.0, the top of the normal range.

Is BMI accurate for athletes?

No, BMI often overestimates body fat in muscular individuals since it cannot distinguish muscle from fat.

What Is the BMI for Someone 5'10" and 180 Pounds?

The Short Answer

A person who is 5'10" and weighs 180 pounds has a BMI of approximately 25.8. This places them just into the "overweight" category, which starts at a BMI of 25.

The Detailed Breakdown

BMI calculated as 703 times weight in pounds divided by height in inches squared.

Calculation	Value	Assumptions
BMI Result	25.8	Standard BMI formula: weight(kg) / height(m)^2
BMI Category	Overweight	Overweight range is 25.0-29.9

Key Assumptions

Uses the standard BMI formula: weight in kg divided by height in meters squared.
BMI does not distinguish between muscle mass and fat mass.
Categories follow WHO/CDC guidelines.

Adjust for Your Situation

At 25.8, your BMI is marginally overweight; small lifestyle changes could bring it into the normal range.

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What Affects This Result

Body Composition

Muscular individuals may have high BMI but low body fat.

Age

BMI interpretation may differ for older adults who naturally lose muscle.

Ethnicity

Health risks at the same BMI can differ across ethnic groups.