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BMI Chart — Healthy Weight by Height

Check the healthy weight range for your height and read the WHO BMI bands at a glance.

Quick answer: A BMI chart turns the 18.5–24.9 healthy band into a weight range for each height. At 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) that is about 52–70 kg (115–155 lb); at 6 ft (183 cm) it is about 62–83 kg (136–184 lb).

cm
Healthy weight at your height
57–76 kg
BMI 18.5 to 24.9
HeightHealthy weight (kg)Healthy weight (lb)
4′10″ (147 cm)41.2–55.4 kg91–122 lb
5′0″ (152 cm)42.6–57.4 kg94–126 lb
5′2″ (157 cm)45.6–61.4 kg101–135 lb
5′4″ (163 cm)48.8–65.7 kg108–145 lb
5′6″ (168 cm)52.2–70.2 kg115–155 lb
5′8″ (173 cm)55.4–74.4 kg122–164 lb
5′10″ (178 cm)58.5–78.8 kg129–174 lb
6′0″ (183 cm)61.9–83.4 kg136–184 lb
6′2″ (188 cm)65.4–88.0 kg144–194 lb
6′4″ (193 cm)68.9–92.7 kg152–204 lb

A healthy weight for a given height is a range, not a single number (BMI 18.5–24.9). Use the height box above to check your own range, then read the reference table for the band either side.

Core facts
Healthy bandBMI 18.5 – 24.9
UseWeight range by height
CategoriesUnderweight to obesity III
RunsIn your browser

What is BMI Chart?

A BMI chart converts the healthy body mass index band into a weight range for each height, which is far easier to use than the raw number. Rather than asking 'is 82 kg a healthy weight?', the chart asks 'for 1.80 m, what weight range is healthy?' — and the answer is a band, not a point. The chart below covers common adult heights in both metric and imperial units. Above the table, entering your own height gives the exact range for you. Remember that the range shifts with frame size and muscle mass, so treat the edges as soft boundaries.

Common Uses for BMI Chart

  • Look up the healthy weight range for a given height
  • Set a realistic target weight inside the healthy band
  • See how far a few kilograms move you within the chart
  • Translate between metric and imperial healthy ranges

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I read a BMI chart?
Find your height row, then read the weight range across: that is the range that keeps you in the 18.5–24.9 healthy band. Anything above or below is classified as overweight, obesity or underweight.
Why is the healthy weight given as a range?
Because healthy body weight depends on frame size, muscle mass and age, not just height. A range reflects that variation; a single number would be falsely precise.
Does the chart apply to everyone?
It applies to adults aged about 20–65. Athletes, pregnant women, children and older adults need different reference points.

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