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BMI: 176 cm, 120 kg

BMI 38.7

Obesity class II · 176 cm (5 ft 9 in), 120 kg (265 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 120 ÷ (1.76 × 1.76) = 120 ÷ 3.0976 = 38.7.

At 176 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 57.3–77.1 kg; 120 kg is 42.9 kg above the top of the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 68.1 kg.

Other weights at 176 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
100 kg	32.3	Obesity class I
105 kg	33.9	Obesity class I
110 kg	35.5	Obesity class II
115 kg	37.1	Obesity class II
120 kg	38.7	Obesity class II
125 kg	40.4	Obesity class III
130 kg	42.0	Obesity class III

120 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
168 cm	42.5	Obesity class III
170 cm	41.5	Obesity class III
172 cm	40.6	Obesity class III
174 cm	39.6	Obesity class II
178 cm	37.9	Obesity class II
180 cm	37.0	Obesity class II
182 cm	36.2	Obesity class II
184 cm	35.4	Obesity class II

FAQ

What is the BMI of 120 kg at 176 cm?

BMI = 120 ÷ 1.76² = 38.7, which the WHO classifies as obesity class ii.

What is a healthy weight for 176 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) corresponds to 57.3–77.1 kg (126 lb–170 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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