Body Mass Index (BMI) for 157 cm and 120 kg

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What is BMI for 157cm and 120kg?

Answer

BMI for Height 157 cm and Weight 120 kg is
48.68

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

16
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48.68
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 157 cm is

45.6 kg — 61.6 kg

Weight 120 kg is 58.4 kg more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 157 cm, so you need to lose at least 58.4 kg

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.

How to Calculate BMI

BMI Formula: BMI = weightkg ÷ (heightm)2

According to Body Mass Index (BMI) Formula if you want to calculate BMI for Weight 120 kg and Height 157 cm you have to divide Weight by squared Height in meters (157 cm = 1.57 m)

Here is the complete solution:

120kg ÷ (1.57m)2

=

120 ÷ 2.4649

≈

48.68

BMI Table

For adults aged 18 and over, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:

BMIWeight Category
< 16Underweight/Severe thinness
16 - 16.9Underweight/Moderate thinness
17 - 18.4Underweight/Mild thinness
18.5 - 24.9Normal/Healthy Weight
25 - 29.9Overweight/Pre-obese
30 - 34.9Obese/Class I
35 - 39.9Obese/Class II
≥ 40Morbid Obesity/Class III

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

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BMI Table for 157 cm Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
157 cm 85 kg34.48Obese/Class I
157 cm 86 kg34.89Obese/Class I
157 cm 87 kg35.3Obese/Class II
157 cm 88 kg35.7Obese/Class II
157 cm 89 kg36.11Obese/Class II
157 cm 90 kg36.51Obese/Class II
157 cm 91 kg36.92Obese/Class II
157 cm 92 kg37.32Obese/Class II
157 cm 93 kg37.73Obese/Class II
157 cm 94 kg38.14Obese/Class II
157 cm 95 kg38.54Obese/Class II
157 cm 96 kg38.95Obese/Class II
157 cm 97 kg39.35Obese/Class II
157 cm 98 kg39.76Obese/Class II
157 cm 99 kg40.16Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 100 kg40.57Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 101 kg40.98Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 102 kg41.38Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 103 kg41.79Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 105 kg42.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 107 kg43.41Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 110 kg44.63Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 115 kg46.66Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 117 kg47.47Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 118 kg47.87Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 120 kg48.68Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 127 kg51.52Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 128 kg51.93Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 130 kg52.74Morbid Obesity/Class III
157 cm 147 kg59.64Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 157cm and 120kg?

BMI for Height 157 cm and Weight 120 kg is 48.68 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 120 kg underweight for 157 cm?

No, 120 kg 157 cm is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 120 kg overweight for 157 cm?

Yes, 120 kg 157 cm is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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