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BMI: 158 cm, 120 kg

BMI 48.1

Obesity class III · 158 cm (5 ft 2 in), 120 kg (265 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 120 ÷ (1.58 × 1.58) = 120 ÷ 2.4964 = 48.1.

At 158 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 46.2–62.2 kg; 120 kg is 57.8 kg above the top of the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 54.9 kg.

Other weights at 158 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
100 kg	40.1	Obesity class III
105 kg	42.1	Obesity class III
110 kg	44.1	Obesity class III
115 kg	46.1	Obesity class III
120 kg	48.1	Obesity class III
125 kg	50.1	Obesity class III
130 kg	52.1	Obesity class III

120 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
150 cm	53.3	Obesity class III
152 cm	51.9	Obesity class III
154 cm	50.6	Obesity class III
156 cm	49.3	Obesity class III
160 cm	46.9	Obesity class III
162 cm	45.7	Obesity class III
164 cm	44.6	Obesity class III
166 cm	43.5	Obesity class III

FAQ

What is the BMI of 120 kg at 158 cm?

BMI = 120 ÷ 1.58² = 48.1, which the WHO classifies as obesity class iii.

What is a healthy weight for 158 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 158 cm (5 ft 2 in) corresponds to 46.2–62.2 kg (102 lb–137 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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