BMI for 70 kg at 160 cm tall
A person weighing 70 kg at 160 cm has a BMI of 27.3, classed as overweight. Healthy weight range for this height: 47.4–63.7 kg.
BMI 27.3 — Overweight
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Full breakdown
| BMI | 27.3 |
| Category (WHO) | Overweight |
| Healthy weight at 160 cm | 47.4 – 63.7 kg |
| Weight in pounds | 154.3 lb |
| Height in feet/inches | 5 ft 3.0 in |
Step-by-step working
- Convert height to metres: 160 cm ÷ 100 = 1.60 m
- Square the height: 1.60² = 2.5600 m²
- Divide weight by height²: 70 ÷ 2.5600 = 27.3
BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)²
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