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BMI: 156 cm, 70 kg

BMI 28.8

Overweight · 156 cm (5 ft 1 in), 70 kg (154 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 70 ÷ (1.56 × 1.56) = 70 ÷ 2.4336 = 28.8.

At 156 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 45.0–60.6 kg; 70 kg is 9.4 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
50 kg	20.5	Healthy weight
55 kg	22.6	Healthy weight
60 kg	24.7	Healthy weight
65 kg	26.7	Overweight
70 kg	28.8	Overweight
75 kg	30.8	Obesity class I
80 kg	32.9	Obesity class I
85 kg	34.9	Obesity class I
90 kg	37.0	Obesity class II

70 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
150 cm	31.1	Obesity class I
152 cm	30.3	Obesity class I
154 cm	29.5	Overweight
158 cm	28.0	Overweight
160 cm	27.3	Overweight
162 cm	26.7	Overweight
164 cm	26.0	Overweight

FAQ

What is the BMI of 70 kg at 156 cm?

BMI = 70 ÷ 1.56² = 28.8, which the WHO classifies as overweight.

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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