Body Mass Index (BMI) for 172 cm and 143 kg

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What is BMI for 172cm and 143kg?

Answer

BMI for Height 172 cm and Weight 143 kg is
48.34

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

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48.34
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 172 cm is

54.7 kg — 73.7 kg

Weight 143 kg is 69.34 kg more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 172 cm, so you need to lose at least 69.34 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.

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 143 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:

143kg ÷ (1.72m)2

=

143 ÷ 2.9584

=

48.34

BMI Table

For adults over the age of 20 years, 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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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 172cm and 143kg? (The answer is: 48.34). Enter height (e.g. 172 cm) and weight (e.g. 143 kg) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 172 cm Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
172 cm 113 kg38.2Obese/Class II
172 cm 114 kg38.5Obese/Class II
172 cm 115 kg38.9Obese/Class II
172 cm 116 kg39.2Obese/Class II
172 cm 117 kg39.6Obese/Class II
172 cm 118 kg39.9Obese/Class II
172 cm 119 kg40.2Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 120 kg40.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 124 kg41.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 125 kg42.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 126 kg42.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 127 kg42.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 128 kg43.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 129 kg43.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 130 kg43.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 132 kg44.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 133 kg45Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 134 kg45.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 135 kg45.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 140 kg47.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 143 kg48.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 150 kg50.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 152 kg51.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 157 kg53.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 158 kg53.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 160 kg54.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 170 kg57.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 171 kg57.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 172 kg58.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
172 cm 175 kg59.2Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 172cm and 143kg?

BMI for Height 172 cm and Weight 143 kg is 48.34 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 143 kg underweight for 172 cm?

No, 143 kg 172 cm is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 143 kg overweight for 172 cm?

Yes, 143 kg 172 cm is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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