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BMI: 160 cm, 70 kg

BMI 27.3

Overweight · 160 cm (5 ft 3 in), 70 kg (154 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 70 ÷ (1.60 × 1.60) = 70 ÷ 2.5600 = 27.3.

At 160 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 47.4–63.7 kg; 70 kg is 6.3 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
50 kg	19.5	Healthy weight
55 kg	21.5	Healthy weight
60 kg	23.4	Healthy weight
65 kg	25.4	Overweight
70 kg	27.3	Overweight
75 kg	29.3	Overweight
80 kg	31.2	Obesity class I
85 kg	33.2	Obesity class I
90 kg	35.2	Obesity class II

70 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
152 cm	30.3	Obesity class I
154 cm	29.5	Overweight
156 cm	28.8	Overweight
158 cm	28.0	Overweight
162 cm	26.7	Overweight
164 cm	26.0	Overweight
166 cm	25.4	Overweight
168 cm	24.8	Healthy weight

FAQ

What is the BMI of 70 kg at 160 cm?

BMI = 70 ÷ 1.60² = 27.3, which the WHO classifies as overweight.

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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