BMI chart for adults: healthy weight by height
Find the healthy weight range for your height in kilograms and pounds, using both the standard World Health Organization ranges and the lower cut-offs recommended for Asian populations.
How the ranges work
Body mass index is weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. For most adults, a BMI from 18.5 to 24.9 is considered healthy, 25 to 29.9 overweight and 30 or more obese. A 2004 WHO expert consultation found that people of Asian descent tend to have higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease at lower BMIs, and proposed action points of 23 and 27.5; many health agencies in India and East Asia use a healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.
Healthy weight for your height
| Height | Healthy (WHO) | Healthy (WHO, pounds) | Healthy (Asian) | Overweight from | Obese from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 cm (4 ft 11 in) | 41.6 to 56.0 kg | 92 to 124 lb | 41.6 to 51.5 kg | 56.2 kg | 67.5 kg |
| 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) | 44.4 to 59.8 kg | 98 to 132 lb | 44.4 to 55.0 kg | 60.1 kg | 72.1 kg |
| 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) | 47.4 to 63.7 kg | 104 to 141 lb | 47.4 to 58.6 kg | 64.0 kg | 76.8 kg |
| 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | 50.4 to 67.8 kg | 111 to 149 lb | 50.4 to 62.3 kg | 68.1 kg | 81.7 kg |
| 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | 53.5 to 72.0 kg | 118 to 159 lb | 53.5 to 66.2 kg | 72.2 kg | 86.7 kg |
| 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | 56.7 to 76.3 kg | 125 to 168 lb | 56.7 to 70.1 kg | 76.6 kg | 91.9 kg |
| 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | 59.9 to 80.7 kg | 132 to 178 lb | 59.9 to 74.2 kg | 81.0 kg | 97.2 kg |
| 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | 63.3 to 85.2 kg | 140 to 188 lb | 63.3 to 78.4 kg | 85.6 kg | 102.7 kg |
| 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | 66.8 to 89.9 kg | 147 to 198 lb | 66.8 to 82.7 kg | 90.2 kg | 108.3 kg |
| 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | 70.3 to 94.7 kg | 155 to 209 lb | 70.3 to 87.1 kg | 95.1 kg | 114.1 kg |
The categories side by side
| Category | WHO BMI | Asian action points |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | Under 18.5 | Under 18.5 |
| Healthy weight | 18.5 to 24.9 | 18.5 to 22.9 |
| Overweight / increased risk | 25 to 29.9 | 23 to 27.4 |
| Obese / high risk | 30 or more | 27.5 or more |
When BMI can mislead
- Muscular people can have a high BMI with little body fat.
- BMI does not apply during pregnancy.
- For children and teens under 20, doctors use BMI-for-age percentiles.
- Waist size matters: a waist-to-height ratio below 0.5 is a simple extra check.
Get your exact BMI, the weights for each category at your height, and how much to gain or lose to reach a healthy range.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a healthy weight for 170 cm?
About 53.5 kg to 72 kg by WHO ranges, or 53.5 kg to 66.2 kg using Asian cut-offs.
Why are Asian BMI ranges lower?
Research shows higher metabolic risk at a given BMI, partly because of differences in body fat distribution.
Is BMI the same for men and women?
Yes, adult BMI categories are the same for both.