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BMI: 156 cm, 55 kg
Healthy weight · 156 cm (5 ft 1 in), 55 kg (121 lb)
How it is calculated
BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 55 ÷ (1.56 × 1.56) = 55 ÷ 2.4336 = 22.6.
At 156 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 45.0–60.6 kg; 55 kg is within the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 53.5 kg.
Other weights at 156 cm
55 kg at other heights
FAQ
What is the BMI of 55 kg at 156 cm?
BMI = 55 ÷ 1.56² = 22.6, which the WHO classifies as healthy weight.
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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