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BMI: 174 cm, 55 kg
Underweight · 174 cm (5 ft 9 in), 55 kg (121 lb)
How it is calculated
BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 55 ÷ (1.74 × 1.74) = 55 ÷ 3.0276 = 18.2.
At 174 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 56.0–75.4 kg; 55 kg is 1.0 kg below the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 66.6 kg.
Other weights at 174 cm
55 kg at other heights
FAQ
What is the BMI of 55 kg at 174 cm?
BMI = 55 ÷ 1.74² = 18.2, which the WHO classifies as underweight.
What is a healthy weight for 174 cm?
A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) corresponds to 56.0–75.4 kg (123 lb–166 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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