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BMI: 188 cm, 70 kg

BMI 19.8

Healthy weight · 188 cm (6 ft 2 in), 70 kg (154 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 70 ÷ (1.88 × 1.88) = 70 ÷ 3.5344 = 19.8.

At 188 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 65.4–88.0 kg; 70 kg is within the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 77.8 kg.

Other weights at 188 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
50 kg	14.1	Underweight
55 kg	15.6	Underweight
60 kg	17.0	Underweight
65 kg	18.4	Underweight
70 kg	19.8	Healthy weight
75 kg	21.2	Healthy weight
80 kg	22.6	Healthy weight
85 kg	24.0	Healthy weight
90 kg	25.5	Overweight

70 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
180 cm	21.6	Healthy weight
182 cm	21.1	Healthy weight
184 cm	20.7	Healthy weight
186 cm	20.2	Healthy weight
190 cm	19.4	Healthy weight
192 cm	19.0	Healthy weight
194 cm	18.6	Healthy weight
196 cm	18.2	Underweight

FAQ

What is the BMI of 70 kg at 188 cm?

BMI = 70 ÷ 1.88² = 19.8, which the WHO classifies as healthy weight.

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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