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BMI: 172 cm, 55 kg

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BMI 18.6

Healthy weight · 172 cm (5 ft 8 in), 55 kg (121 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 55 ÷ (1.72 × 1.72) = 55 ÷ 2.9584 = 18.6.

At 172 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 54.7–73.7 kg; 55 kg is within the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 65.1 kg.

Other weights at 172 cm

WeightBMICategory
45 kg15.2Underweight
50 kg16.9Underweight
55 kg18.6Healthy weight
60 kg20.3Healthy weight
65 kg22.0Healthy weight
70 kg23.7Healthy weight
75 kg25.4Overweight

55 kg at other heights

HeightBMICategory
164 cm20.4Healthy weight
166 cm20.0Healthy weight
168 cm19.5Healthy weight
170 cm19.0Healthy weight
174 cm18.2Underweight
176 cm17.8Underweight
178 cm17.4Underweight
180 cm17.0Underweight

FAQ

What is the BMI of 55 kg at 172 cm?

BMI = 55 ÷ 1.72² = 18.6, which the WHO classifies as healthy weight.

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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