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BMI: 178 cm, 100 kg

BMI 31.6

Obesity class I · 178 cm (5 ft 10 in), 100 kg (220 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 100 ÷ (1.78 × 1.78) = 100 ÷ 3.1684 = 31.6.

At 178 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 58.6–78.9 kg; 100 kg is 21.1 kg above the top of the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 69.7 kg.

Other weights at 178 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
80 kg	25.2	Overweight
85 kg	26.8	Overweight
90 kg	28.4	Overweight
95 kg	30.0	Overweight
100 kg	31.6	Obesity class I
105 kg	33.1	Obesity class I
110 kg	34.7	Obesity class I
115 kg	36.3	Obesity class II
120 kg	37.9	Obesity class II

100 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
170 cm	34.6	Obesity class I
172 cm	33.8	Obesity class I
174 cm	33.0	Obesity class I
176 cm	32.3	Obesity class I
180 cm	30.9	Obesity class I
182 cm	30.2	Obesity class I
184 cm	29.5	Overweight
186 cm	28.9	Overweight

FAQ

What is the BMI of 100 kg at 178 cm?

BMI = 100 ÷ 1.78² = 31.6, which the WHO classifies as obesity class i.

What is a healthy weight for 178 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) corresponds to 58.6–78.9 kg (129 lb–174 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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