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BMI: 168 cm, 70 kg

BMI 24.8

Healthy weight · 168 cm (5 ft 6 in), 70 kg (154 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 70 ÷ (1.68 × 1.68) = 70 ÷ 2.8224 = 24.8.

At 168 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 52.2–70.3 kg; 70 kg is within the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 62.1 kg.

Other weights at 168 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
50 kg	17.7	Underweight
55 kg	19.5	Healthy weight
60 kg	21.3	Healthy weight
65 kg	23.0	Healthy weight
70 kg	24.8	Healthy weight
75 kg	26.6	Overweight
80 kg	28.3	Overweight
85 kg	30.1	Obesity class I
90 kg	31.9	Obesity class I

70 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
160 cm	27.3	Overweight
162 cm	26.7	Overweight
164 cm	26.0	Overweight
166 cm	25.4	Overweight
170 cm	24.2	Healthy weight
172 cm	23.7	Healthy weight
174 cm	23.1	Healthy weight
176 cm	22.6	Healthy weight

FAQ

What is the BMI of 70 kg at 168 cm?

BMI = 70 ÷ 1.68² = 24.8, which the WHO classifies as healthy weight.

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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