BMI for 120 kg at 175 cm tall
A person weighing 120 kg at 175 cm has a BMI of 39.2, classed as obese. Healthy weight range for this height: 56.7–76.3 kg.
BMI 39.2 — Obese
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Full breakdown
| BMI | 39.2 |
| Category (WHO) | Obese |
| Healthy weight at 175 cm | 56.7 – 76.3 kg |
| Weight in pounds | 264.6 lb |
| Height in feet/inches | 5 ft 8.9 in |
Step-by-step working
- Convert height to metres: 175 cm ÷ 100 = 1.75 m
- Square the height: 1.75² = 3.0625 m²
- Divide weight by height²: 120 ÷ 3.0625 = 39.2
BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)²
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