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BMI: 188 cm, 65 kg
Underweight · 188 cm (6 ft 2 in), 65 kg (143 lb)
How it is calculated
BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 65 ÷ (1.88 × 1.88) = 65 ÷ 3.5344 = 18.4.
At 188 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 65.4–88.0 kg; 65 kg is 0.4 kg below the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 77.8 kg.
Other weights at 188 cm
65 kg at other heights
FAQ
What is the BMI of 65 kg at 188 cm?
BMI = 65 ÷ 1.88² = 18.4, which the WHO classifies as underweight.
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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