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BMI: 196 cm, 70 kg
Underweight · 196 cm (6 ft 5 in), 70 kg (154 lb)
How it is calculated
BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 70 ÷ (1.96 × 1.96) = 70 ÷ 3.8416 = 18.2.
At 196 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 71.1–95.7 kg; 70 kg is 1.1 kg below the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 84.5 kg.
Other weights at 196 cm
70 kg at other heights
FAQ
What is the BMI of 70 kg at 196 cm?
BMI = 70 ÷ 1.96² = 18.2, which the WHO classifies as underweight.
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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