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BMI: 188 cm, 130 kg

BMI 36.8

Obesity class II · 188 cm (6 ft 2 in), 130 kg (287 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 130 ÷ (1.88 × 1.88) = 130 ÷ 3.5344 = 36.8.

At 188 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 65.4–88.0 kg; 130 kg is 42.0 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
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

130 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
180 cm	40.1	Obesity class III
182 cm	39.2	Obesity class II
184 cm	38.4	Obesity class II
186 cm	37.6	Obesity class II
190 cm	36.0	Obesity class II
192 cm	35.3	Obesity class II
194 cm	34.5	Obesity class I
196 cm	33.8	Obesity class I

FAQ

What is the BMI of 130 kg at 188 cm?

BMI = 130 ÷ 1.88² = 36.8, which the WHO classifies as obesity class ii.

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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