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BMI: 160 cm, 120 kg

BMI 46.9

Obesity class III · 160 cm (5 ft 3 in), 120 kg (265 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 120 ÷ (1.60 × 1.60) = 120 ÷ 2.5600 = 46.9.

At 160 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 47.4–63.7 kg; 120 kg is 56.3 kg above the top of the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 56.3 kg.

Other weights at 160 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
100 kg	39.1	Obesity class II
105 kg	41.0	Obesity class III
110 kg	43.0	Obesity class III
115 kg	44.9	Obesity class III
120 kg	46.9	Obesity class III
125 kg	48.8	Obesity class III
130 kg	50.8	Obesity class III

120 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
152 cm	51.9	Obesity class III
154 cm	50.6	Obesity class III
156 cm	49.3	Obesity class III
158 cm	48.1	Obesity class III
162 cm	45.7	Obesity class III
164 cm	44.6	Obesity class III
166 cm	43.5	Obesity class III
168 cm	42.5	Obesity class III

FAQ

What is the BMI of 120 kg at 160 cm?

BMI = 120 ÷ 1.60² = 46.9, which the WHO classifies as obesity class iii.

What is a healthy weight for 160 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) corresponds to 47.4–63.7 kg (104 lb–141 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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