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BMI: 162 cm, 70 kg

BMI 26.7

Overweight · 162 cm (5 ft 4 in), 70 kg (154 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 70 ÷ (1.62 × 1.62) = 70 ÷ 2.6244 = 26.7.

At 162 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 48.6–65.3 kg; 70 kg is 4.7 kg above the top of the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 57.7 kg.

Other weights at 162 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
50 kg	19.1	Healthy weight
55 kg	21.0	Healthy weight
60 kg	22.9	Healthy weight
65 kg	24.8	Healthy weight
70 kg	26.7	Overweight
75 kg	28.6	Overweight
80 kg	30.5	Obesity class I
85 kg	32.4	Obesity class I
90 kg	34.3	Obesity class I

70 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
154 cm	29.5	Overweight
156 cm	28.8	Overweight
158 cm	28.0	Overweight
160 cm	27.3	Overweight
164 cm	26.0	Overweight
166 cm	25.4	Overweight
168 cm	24.8	Healthy weight
170 cm	24.2	Healthy weight

FAQ

What is the BMI of 70 kg at 162 cm?

BMI = 70 ÷ 1.62² = 26.7, which the WHO classifies as overweight.

What is a healthy weight for 162 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) corresponds to 48.6–65.3 kg (107 lb–144 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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