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BMI: 168 cm, 130 kg

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BMI 46.1

Obesity class III · 168 cm (5 ft 6 in), 130 kg (287 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 130 ÷ (1.68 × 1.68) = 130 ÷ 2.8224 = 46.1.

At 168 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 52.2–70.3 kg; 130 kg is 59.7 kg above the top of the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 62.1 kg.

Other weights at 168 cm

WeightBMICategory
110 kg39.0Obesity class II
115 kg40.7Obesity class III
120 kg42.5Obesity class III
125 kg44.3Obesity class III
130 kg46.1Obesity class III

130 kg at other heights

HeightBMICategory
160 cm50.8Obesity class III
162 cm49.5Obesity class III
164 cm48.3Obesity class III
166 cm47.2Obesity class III
170 cm45.0Obesity class III
172 cm43.9Obesity class III
174 cm42.9Obesity class III
176 cm42.0Obesity class III

FAQ

What is the BMI of 130 kg at 168 cm?

BMI = 130 ÷ 1.68² = 46.1, which the WHO classifies as obesity class iii.

What is a healthy weight for 168 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) corresponds to 52.2–70.3 kg (115 lb–155 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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