Body Mass Index (BMI) for 157 cm and 79 kg
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What is BMI for 157cm and 79kg?
Answer
BMI for Height 157 cm and Weight 79 kg is
32.05
(Obese/Class I)
16
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18.5
25
30
35
40
32.05
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 157 cm is
Weight 79 kg is 17.38 kg more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 157 cm, so you need to lose at least 17.38 kg
Note: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal health assessment.
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 79 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:
79kg ÷ (1.57m)2
=79 ÷ 2.4649
=32.05
BMI Table
For adults over the age of 20 years, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:
| BMI | Weight Category |
|---|---|
| < 16 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 16 - 16.9 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 17 - 18.4 | Underweight/Mild thinness |
| 18.5 - 24.9 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 25 - 29.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 30 - 34.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 35 - 39.9 | Obese/Class II |
| ≥ 40 | Morbid Obesity/Class III |
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- BMI Meaning - Check what given BMI means
- BMI Calculator (Imperial) - Body Mass Index Calculator (ft/in/lbs)
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Imperial) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in feet/inches
- Ideal Weight Calculator (Metric) - Find out the Ideal Weight for a given Height in centimeters
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BMI Table for 157 cm Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 157 cm 64 kg | 26 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 157 cm 65 kg | 26.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 157 cm 66 kg | 26.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 157 cm 67 kg | 27.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 157 cm 68 kg | 27.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 157 cm 69 kg | 28 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 157 cm 70 kg | 28.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 157 cm 71 kg | 28.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 157 cm 72 kg | 29.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 157 cm 73 kg | 29.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 157 cm 74 kg | 30 | Obese/Class I |
| 157 cm 75 kg | 30.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 157 cm 76 kg | 30.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 157 cm 77 kg | 31.2 | Obese/Class I |
| 157 cm 78 kg | 31.6 | Obese/Class I |
| 157 cm 79 kg | 32.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 157 cm 80 kg | 32.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 157 cm 81 kg | 32.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 157 cm 82 kg | 33.3 | Obese/Class I |
| 157 cm 83 kg | 33.7 | Obese/Class I |
| 157 cm 84 kg | 34.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 157 cm 85 kg | 34.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 157 cm 86 kg | 34.9 | Obese/Class I |
| 157 cm 87 kg | 35.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 157 cm 88 kg | 35.7 | Obese/Class II |
| 157 cm 89 kg | 36.1 | Obese/Class II |
| 157 cm 90 kg | 36.5 | Obese/Class II |
| 157 cm 91 kg | 36.9 | Obese/Class II |
| 157 cm 92 kg | 37.3 | Obese/Class II |
| 157 cm 93 kg | 37.7 | Obese/Class II |
BMI Calculator (Metric)
This calculator will help you to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) for a given weight (kg) and height (cm). For example, it can help you find out what is BMI for 157cm and 79kg? (The answer is: 32.05). Enter height (e.g. 157 cm) and weight (e.g. 79 kg) and hit the 'Calculate' button.
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