The ideal weight for 6'2 male in kg is about 65.4 to 80.9 kg. At 188 cm, that window keeps BMI from 18.5 to 22.9, which Indian guidance treats as healthy; WHO allows up to 88.0 kg. Very tall men are uncommon in India, so this page groups 6'1 to 6'4 together.
Ideal body weight formulas give a 6'2 man about 75.9 to 85.8 kg. At heights like these, frame and muscle make a large difference, so look at the waist as well as the scale.
Quick numbers
Height
6 feet 2 inches = 188.0 cmHealthy at 6'2, Indian lines
65.4 to 80.9 kgWHO top at 6'2
88.0 kgDevine at 6'2
82.2 kgWaist under half of height
under 94 cm
Ideal weight for 6'2 male in kg and the bands
| Band | BMI | Weight at 6'2 (188.0 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | below 18.5 | below 65.4 kg |
| Healthy, Indian adults | 18.5 to 22.9 | 65.4 to 80.9 kg |
| Healthy, WHO | 18.5 to 24.9 | 65.4 to 88.0 kg |
| Overweight, Indian adults | 23 to 24.9 | 80.9 to 88.3 kg |
| Obese, Indian adults | 25 and above | 88.3 kg and above |
| Obese, WHO | 30 and above | 106.0 kg and above |
6'1, 6'2, 6'3 and 6'4 side by side
| Height | Healthy range (Indian) | WHO upper | Devine, male |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6'1 (185.4 cm) | 63.6 to 78.7 kg | 85.6 kg | 79.9 kg |
| 6'2 (188.0 cm) | 65.4 to 80.9 kg | 88.0 kg | 82.2 kg |
| 6'3 (190.5 cm) | 67.1 to 83.1 kg | 90.4 kg | 84.5 kg |
| 6'4 (193.0 cm) | 68.9 to 85.3 kg | 92.8 kg | 86.8 kg |
Each inch adds roughly 2 to 2.5 kg to both ends of the healthy window.
185 cm height ideal weight, 186 and 187 cm
| Height | In feet | Healthy range (Indian bands) | WHO upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 cm | 6 ft 0.8 in | 63.3 to 78.4 kg | 85.2 kg |
| 186 cm | 6 ft 1.2 in | 64.0 to 79.2 kg | 86.1 kg |
| 187 cm | 6 ft 1.6 in | 64.7 to 80.1 kg | 87.1 kg |
For 185 cm, the height ideal weight is 63.3 to 78.4 kg, which also answers the ideal weight for 185 cm male. The ideal weight for 186 cm male is 64.0 to 79.2 kg, and 186 cm in feet is about 6 ft 1.2 in. For 187 cm, the range is 64.7 to 80.1 kg; 187 cm in feet comes close to 6 ft 1.6 in.
Formula figures at 6'2
| Formula | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Devine | 77.7 kg | 82.2 kg |
| Robinson | 72.8 kg | 78.6 kg |
| Miller | 72.1 kg | 75.9 kg |
| Hamwi | 76.3 kg | 85.8 kg |
| Average of four | 74.7 kg | 80.6 kg |
BMI ladder at 188 cm
| Weight | BMI | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 17.0 | Underweight |
| 63 kg | 17.8 | Underweight |
| 66 kg | 18.7 | Healthy |
| 69 kg | 19.5 | Healthy |
| 72 kg | 20.4 | Healthy |
| 75 kg | 21.2 | Healthy |
| 78 kg | 22.1 | Healthy |
| 81 kg | 22.9 | Healthy |
| 84 kg | 23.8 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 87 kg | 24.6 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 90 kg | 25.5 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 93 kg | 26.3 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 96 kg | 27.2 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 99 kg | 28.0 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 102 kg | 28.9 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 105 kg | 29.7 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 108 kg | 30.6 | Obese |
Building a tall body well
Tall men often carry long, light frames in their twenties and add weight around the waist later. A waist under half of height, about 94 cm at 6'2, is a simple target. Strength work for the back and legs supports posture, and regular stretching helps with the back pain that troubles many tall people at desks.
Food at this size
Energy needs are high: at 188 cm and 80 kg, a man of 30 training on most days uses roughly 2,836 kcal a day. Gaining or losing on purpose takes clear targets; use the TDEE calculator and the protein target tool. For one inch shorter, see 6 feet; the full list lives on the chart.
Joint pain, shortness of breath or snoring at a higher weight are worth a check with your doctor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 6'2 male?
65.4 to 80.9 kg on India's adult cut-offs; WHO allows 88.0 kg.
What is the ideal weight for 6'1 male in kg?
63.6 to 78.7 kg by Indian BMI lines.
What is the ideal weight for 6'3 male in kg?
67.1 to 83.1 kg.
What is the ideal weight for 6'4 male in kg?
68.9 to 85.3 kg.
Is 85 kg overweight at 6'2?
85 kg at 188 cm gives BMI 24.1: above the Indian window, within WHO normal. Fine if lean.
What is 185 cm in feet?
6 feet 0.8 inches, close to 6'1.
Sources
- World Health Organization BMI classification
- Indian consensus guidelines on obesity for Asian Indians
- Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi formulas