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BMI: 176 cm, 55 kg
Underweight · 176 cm (5 ft 9 in), 55 kg (121 lb)
How it is calculated
BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 55 ÷ (1.76 × 1.76) = 55 ÷ 3.0976 = 17.8.
At 176 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 57.3–77.1 kg; 55 kg is 2.3 kg below the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 68.1 kg.
Other weights at 176 cm
55 kg at other heights
FAQ
What is the BMI of 55 kg at 176 cm?
BMI = 55 ÷ 1.76² = 17.8, which the WHO classifies as underweight.
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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