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BMI: 158 cm, 70 kg
Overweight · 158 cm (5 ft 2 in), 70 kg (154 lb)
How it is calculated
BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 70 ÷ (1.58 × 1.58) = 70 ÷ 2.4964 = 28.0.
At 158 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 46.2–62.2 kg; 70 kg is 7.8 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
70 kg at other heights
FAQ
What is the BMI of 70 kg at 158 cm?
BMI = 70 ÷ 1.58² = 28.0, which the WHO classifies as overweight.
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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