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BMI: 156 cm, 85 kg

BMI 34.9

Obesity class I · 156 cm (5 ft 1 in), 85 kg (187 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 85 ÷ (1.56 × 1.56) = 85 ÷ 2.4336 = 34.9.

At 156 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 45.0–60.6 kg; 85 kg is 24.4 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
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
95 kg	39.0	Obesity class II
100 kg	41.1	Obesity class III
105 kg	43.1	Obesity class III

85 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
150 cm	37.8	Obesity class II
152 cm	36.8	Obesity class II
154 cm	35.8	Obesity class II
158 cm	34.0	Obesity class I
160 cm	33.2	Obesity class I
162 cm	32.4	Obesity class I
164 cm	31.6	Obesity class I

FAQ

What is the BMI of 85 kg at 156 cm?

BMI = 85 ÷ 1.56² = 34.9, which the WHO classifies as obesity class i.

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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