Body Mass Index (BMI) for 172 cm and 120 kg

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What is BMI for 172cm and 120kg?

Answer

BMI for Height 172 cm and Weight 120 kg is
40.56

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

16
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40.56
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 172 cm is

54.8 kg — 73.9 kg

Weight 120 kg is 46.1 kg more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 172 cm, so you need to lose at least 46.1 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 172 cm you have to divide Weight by squared Height in meters (172 cm = 1.72 m)

Here is the complete solution:

120kg ÷ (1.72m)2

=

120 ÷ 2.9584

≈

40.56

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 172 cm Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
172 cm 105 kg35.49Obese/Class II
172 cm 106 kg35.83Obese/Class II
172 cm 107 kg36.17Obese/Class II
172 cm 108 kg36.51Obese/Class II
172 cm 109 kg36.84Obese/Class II
172 cm 110 kg37.18Obese/Class II
172 cm 111 kg37.52Obese/Class II
172 cm 112 kg37.86Obese/Class II
172 cm 113 kg38.2Obese/Class II
172 cm 114 kg38.53Obese/Class II
172 cm 115 kg38.87Obese/Class II
172 cm 116 kg39.21Obese/Class II
172 cm 117 kg39.55Obese/Class II
172 cm 118 kg39.89Obese/Class II
172 cm 119 kg40.22Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 120 kg40.56Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 122 kg41.24Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 124 kg41.91Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 125 kg42.25Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 126 kg42.59Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 127 kg42.93Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 128 kg43.27Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 130 kg43.94Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 132 kg44.62Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 133 kg44.96Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 134 kg45.29Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 135 kg45.63Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 140 kg47.32Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 141 kg47.66Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 143 kg48.34Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 172cm and 120kg?

BMI for Height 172 cm and Weight 120 kg is 40.56 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 120 kg underweight for 172 cm?

No, 120 kg 172 cm is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 120 kg overweight for 172 cm?

Yes, 120 kg 172 cm is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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