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BMI: 178 cm, 120 kg

BMI 37.9

Obesity class II · 178 cm (5 ft 10 in), 120 kg (265 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 120 ÷ (1.78 × 1.78) = 120 ÷ 3.1684 = 37.9.

At 178 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 58.6–78.9 kg; 120 kg is 41.1 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
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
125 kg	39.5	Obesity class II
130 kg	41.0	Obesity class III

120 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
170 cm	41.5	Obesity class III
172 cm	40.6	Obesity class III
174 cm	39.6	Obesity class II
176 cm	38.7	Obesity class II
180 cm	37.0	Obesity class II
182 cm	36.2	Obesity class II
184 cm	35.4	Obesity class II
186 cm	34.7	Obesity class I

FAQ

What is the BMI of 120 kg at 178 cm?

BMI = 120 ÷ 1.78² = 37.9, which the WHO classifies as obesity class ii.

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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