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BMI: 188 cm, 120 kg

BMI 34.0

Obesity class I · 188 cm (6 ft 2 in), 120 kg (265 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 120 ÷ (1.88 × 1.88) = 120 ÷ 3.5344 = 34.0.

At 188 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 65.4–88.0 kg; 120 kg is 32.0 kg above the top of the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 77.8 kg.

Other weights at 188 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
100 kg	28.3	Overweight
105 kg	29.7	Overweight
110 kg	31.1	Obesity class I
115 kg	32.5	Obesity class I
120 kg	34.0	Obesity class I
125 kg	35.4	Obesity class II
130 kg	36.8	Obesity class II

120 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
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
190 cm	33.2	Obesity class I
192 cm	32.6	Obesity class I
194 cm	31.9	Obesity class I
196 cm	31.2	Obesity class I

FAQ

What is the BMI of 120 kg at 188 cm?

BMI = 120 ÷ 1.88² = 34.0, which the WHO classifies as obesity class i.

What is a healthy weight for 188 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) corresponds to 65.4–88.0 kg (144 lb–194 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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