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BMI: 156 cm, 115 kg

BMI 47.3

Obesity class III · 156 cm (5 ft 1 in), 115 kg (254 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 115 ÷ (1.56 × 1.56) = 115 ÷ 2.4336 = 47.3.

At 156 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 45.0–60.6 kg; 115 kg is 54.4 kg above the top of the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 53.5 kg.

Other weights at 156 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
95 kg	39.0	Obesity class II
100 kg	41.1	Obesity class III
105 kg	43.1	Obesity class III
110 kg	45.2	Obesity class III
115 kg	47.3	Obesity class III
120 kg	49.3	Obesity class III
125 kg	51.4	Obesity class III
130 kg	53.4	Obesity class III

115 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
150 cm	51.1	Obesity class III
152 cm	49.8	Obesity class III
154 cm	48.5	Obesity class III
158 cm	46.1	Obesity class III
160 cm	44.9	Obesity class III
162 cm	43.8	Obesity class III
164 cm	42.8	Obesity class III

FAQ

What is the BMI of 115 kg at 156 cm?

BMI = 115 ÷ 1.56² = 47.3, which the WHO classifies as obesity class iii.

What is a healthy weight for 156 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 156 cm (5 ft 1 in) corresponds to 45.0–60.6 kg (99 lb–134 lb).

Is BMI accurate for everyone?

BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat. Very muscular people, older adults and some ethnic groups (WHO suggests lower cut-offs for Asian populations: 23 overweight, 27.5 obese) may need waist measurements or body-fat estimates as well.

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