Example calculation

BMI for 195 cm and 60 kg (6'5" / 132 lb)

This example calculates BMI for someone 195 cm (6'5") tall weighing 60 kg (132 lb), and shows where it falls on the standard WHO/CDC BMI category scale.

Inputs used in this example

Weight (kg)60
Height (cm)195
Estimated result
BMI
15.78
CategoryUnderweight
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What this scenario tells you

For someone 195 cm tall weighing 60 kg (132 lb), the BMI works out to about 15.8, which falls into the underweight range under WHO/CDC guidelines. That's about 52 lb below the midpoint of the normal range (BMI 22 = 184 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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