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BMI for 165 cm and 45 kg (5'5" / 99 lb)

This example calculates BMI for someone 165 cm (5'5") tall weighing 45 kg (99 lb), and shows where it falls on the standard WHO/CDC BMI category scale.

Inputs used in this example

Weight (kg)45

Height (cm)165

Estimated result

BMI

16.53

CategoryUnderweight

What this scenario tells you

For someone 165 cm tall weighing 45 kg (99 lb), the BMI works out to about 16.5, which falls into the underweight range under WHO/CDC guidelines. That's about 33 lb below the midpoint of the normal range (BMI 22 = 132 lb at this height). BMI is a quick screening number; pair it with waist circumference and body composition for a clearer picture.

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