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BMI: 198 cm, 55 kg
Underweight · 198 cm (6 ft 6 in), 55 kg (121 lb)
How it is calculated
BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 55 ÷ (1.98 × 1.98) = 55 ÷ 3.9204 = 14.0.
At 198 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 72.5–97.6 kg; 55 kg is 17.5 kg below the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 86.2 kg.
Other weights at 198 cm
55 kg at other heights
FAQ
What is the BMI of 55 kg at 198 cm?
BMI = 55 ÷ 1.98² = 14.0, which the WHO classifies as underweight.
What is a healthy weight for 198 cm?
A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) corresponds to 72.5–97.6 kg (160 lb–215 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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