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BMI: 170 cm, 125 kg

BMI 43.3

Obesity class III · 170 cm (5 ft 7 in), 125 kg (276 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 125 ÷ (1.70 × 1.70) = 125 ÷ 2.8900 = 43.3.

At 170 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 53.5–72.0 kg; 125 kg is 53.0 kg above the top of the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 63.6 kg.

Other weights at 170 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
105 kg	36.3	Obesity class II
110 kg	38.1	Obesity class II
115 kg	39.8	Obesity class II
120 kg	41.5	Obesity class III
125 kg	43.3	Obesity class III
130 kg	45.0	Obesity class III

125 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
162 cm	47.6	Obesity class III
164 cm	46.5	Obesity class III
166 cm	45.4	Obesity class III
168 cm	44.3	Obesity class III
172 cm	42.3	Obesity class III
174 cm	41.3	Obesity class III
176 cm	40.4	Obesity class III
178 cm	39.5	Obesity class II

FAQ

What is the BMI of 125 kg at 170 cm?

BMI = 125 ÷ 1.70² = 43.3, which the WHO classifies as obesity class iii.

What is a healthy weight for 170 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) corresponds to 53.5–72.0 kg (118 lb–159 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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