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BMI: 172 cm, 105 kg

BMI 35.5

Obesity class II · 172 cm (5 ft 8 in), 105 kg (231 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 105 ÷ (1.72 × 1.72) = 105 ÷ 2.9584 = 35.5.

At 172 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 54.7–73.7 kg; 105 kg is 31.3 kg above the top of the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 65.1 kg.

Other weights at 172 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
85 kg	28.7	Overweight
90 kg	30.4	Obesity class I
95 kg	32.1	Obesity class I
100 kg	33.8	Obesity class I
105 kg	35.5	Obesity class II
110 kg	37.2	Obesity class II
115 kg	38.9	Obesity class II
120 kg	40.6	Obesity class III
125 kg	42.3	Obesity class III

105 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
164 cm	39.0	Obesity class II
166 cm	38.1	Obesity class II
168 cm	37.2	Obesity class II
170 cm	36.3	Obesity class II
174 cm	34.7	Obesity class I
176 cm	33.9	Obesity class I
178 cm	33.1	Obesity class I
180 cm	32.4	Obesity class I

FAQ

What is the BMI of 105 kg at 172 cm?

BMI = 105 ÷ 1.72² = 35.5, which the WHO classifies as obesity class ii.

What is a healthy weight for 172 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) corresponds to 54.7–73.7 kg (121 lb–162 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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