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BMI: 172 cm, 85 kg

BMI 28.7

Overweight · 172 cm (5 ft 8 in), 85 kg (187 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 85 ÷ (1.72 × 1.72) = 85 ÷ 2.9584 = 28.7.

At 172 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 54.7–73.7 kg; 85 kg is 11.3 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
65 kg	22.0	Healthy weight
70 kg	23.7	Healthy weight
75 kg	25.4	Overweight
80 kg	27.0	Overweight
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

85 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
164 cm	31.6	Obesity class I
166 cm	30.8	Obesity class I
168 cm	30.1	Obesity class I
170 cm	29.4	Overweight
174 cm	28.1	Overweight
176 cm	27.4	Overweight
178 cm	26.8	Overweight
180 cm	26.2	Overweight

FAQ

What is the BMI of 85 kg at 172 cm?

BMI = 85 ÷ 1.72² = 28.7, which the WHO classifies as overweight.

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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