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BMI: 170 cm, 70 kg

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BMI 24.2

Healthy weight · 170 cm (5 ft 7 in), 70 kg (154 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 70 ÷ (1.70 × 1.70) = 70 ÷ 2.8900 = 24.2.

At 170 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 53.5–72.0 kg; 70 kg is within the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 63.6 kg.

Other weights at 170 cm

WeightBMICategory
50 kg17.3Underweight
55 kg19.0Healthy weight
60 kg20.8Healthy weight
65 kg22.5Healthy weight
70 kg24.2Healthy weight
75 kg26.0Overweight
80 kg27.7Overweight
85 kg29.4Overweight
90 kg31.1Obesity class I

70 kg at other heights

HeightBMICategory
162 cm26.7Overweight
164 cm26.0Overweight
166 cm25.4Overweight
168 cm24.8Healthy weight
172 cm23.7Healthy weight
174 cm23.1Healthy weight
176 cm22.6Healthy weight
178 cm22.1Healthy weight

FAQ

What is the BMI of 70 kg at 170 cm?

BMI = 70 ÷ 1.70² = 24.2, which the WHO classifies as healthy weight.

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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