Example calculation

BMI for 175 cm and 90 kg (5'9" / 198 lb)

This example calculates BMI for someone 175 cm (5'9") tall weighing 90 kg (198 lb), and shows where it falls on the standard WHO/CDC BMI category scale.

Inputs used in this example

Weight (kg)90
Height (cm)175
Estimated result
BMI
29.39
CategoryOverweight
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What this scenario tells you

For someone 175 cm tall weighing 90 kg (198 lb), the BMI works out to about 29.4, which falls into the overweight range under WHO/CDC guidelines. That's about 49 lb above the midpoint of the normal range (BMI 22 = 149 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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