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BMI: 166 cm, 50 kg

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BMI 18.1

Underweight · 166 cm (5 ft 5 in), 50 kg (110 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 50 ÷ (1.66 × 1.66) = 50 ÷ 2.7556 = 18.1.

At 166 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 51.0–68.6 kg; 50 kg is 1.0 kg below the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 60.6 kg.

Other weights at 166 cm

WeightBMICategory
45 kg16.3Underweight
50 kg18.1Underweight
55 kg20.0Healthy weight
60 kg21.8Healthy weight
65 kg23.6Healthy weight
70 kg25.4Overweight

50 kg at other heights

HeightBMICategory
158 cm20.0Healthy weight
160 cm19.5Healthy weight
162 cm19.1Healthy weight
164 cm18.6Healthy weight
168 cm17.7Underweight
170 cm17.3Underweight
172 cm16.9Underweight
174 cm16.5Underweight

FAQ

What is the BMI of 50 kg at 166 cm?

BMI = 50 ÷ 1.66² = 18.1, which the WHO classifies as underweight.

What is a healthy weight for 166 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) corresponds to 51.0–68.6 kg (112 lb–151 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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