Example calculation

BMI for 170 cm and 85 kg (5'7" / 187 lb)

This example calculates BMI for someone 170 cm (5'7") tall weighing 85 kg (187 lb), and shows where it falls on the standard WHO/CDC BMI category scale.

Inputs used in this example

Weight (kg)85

Height (cm)170

Estimated result

BMI

29.41

CategoryOverweight

What this scenario tells you

For someone 170 cm tall weighing 85 kg (187 lb), the BMI works out to about 29.4, which falls into the overweight range under WHO/CDC guidelines. That's about 47 lb above the midpoint of the normal range (BMI 22 = 140 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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