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BMI: 170 cm, 85 kg

BMI 29.4

Overweight · 170 cm (5 ft 7 in), 85 kg (187 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 85 ÷ (1.70 × 1.70) = 85 ÷ 2.8900 = 29.4.

At 170 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 53.5–72.0 kg; 85 kg is 13.0 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
65 kg	22.5	Healthy weight
70 kg	24.2	Healthy weight
75 kg	26.0	Overweight
80 kg	27.7	Overweight
85 kg	29.4	Overweight
90 kg	31.1	Obesity class I
95 kg	32.9	Obesity class I
100 kg	34.6	Obesity class I
105 kg	36.3	Obesity class II

85 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
162 cm	32.4	Obesity class I
164 cm	31.6	Obesity class I
166 cm	30.8	Obesity class I
168 cm	30.1	Obesity class I
172 cm	28.7	Overweight
174 cm	28.1	Overweight
176 cm	27.4	Overweight
178 cm	26.8	Overweight

FAQ

What is the BMI of 85 kg at 170 cm?

BMI = 85 ÷ 1.70² = 29.4, which the WHO classifies as overweight.

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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