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BMI: 196 cm, 120 kg

BMI 31.2

Obesity class I · 196 cm (6 ft 5 in), 120 kg (265 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 120 ÷ (1.96 × 1.96) = 120 ÷ 3.8416 = 31.2.

At 196 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 71.1–95.7 kg; 120 kg is 24.3 kg above the top of the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 84.5 kg.

Other weights at 196 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
100 kg	26.0	Overweight
105 kg	27.3	Overweight
110 kg	28.6	Overweight
115 kg	29.9	Overweight
120 kg	31.2	Obesity class I
125 kg	32.5	Obesity class I
130 kg	33.8	Obesity class I

120 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
188 cm	34.0	Obesity class I
190 cm	33.2	Obesity class I
192 cm	32.6	Obesity class I
194 cm	31.9	Obesity class I
198 cm	30.6	Obesity class I
200 cm	30.0	Obesity class I

FAQ

What is the BMI of 120 kg at 196 cm?

BMI = 120 ÷ 1.96² = 31.2, which the WHO classifies as obesity class i.

What is a healthy weight for 196 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) corresponds to 71.1–95.7 kg (157 lb–211 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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