Example calculation

BMI for 195 cm and 70 kg (6'5" / 154 lb)

This example calculates BMI for someone 195 cm (6'5") tall weighing 70 kg (154 lb), and shows where it falls on the standard WHO/CDC BMI category scale.

Inputs used in this example

Weight (kg)70

Height (cm)195

Estimated result

BMI

18.41

CategoryUnderweight

What this scenario tells you

For someone 195 cm tall weighing 70 kg (154 lb), the BMI works out to about 18.4, which falls into the underweight range under WHO/CDC guidelines. That's about 30 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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