Body Mass Index (BMI) for 172 cm and 85 kg
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What is BMI for 172cm and 85kg?
Answer
BMI for Height 172 cm and Weight 85 kg is
28.73
(Overweight/Pre-obese)
16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
28.73
Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 172 cm is
Weight 85 kg is 11.04 kg more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 172 cm, so you need to lose at least 11.04 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 85 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:
85kg ÷ (1.72m)2
=85 ÷ 2.9584
=28.73
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 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 172 cm Height for Man and Woman
| Height and Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 172 cm 70 kg | 23.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 172 cm 71 kg | 24 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 172 cm 72 kg | 24.3 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 172 cm 73 kg | 24.7 | Normal/Healthy Weight |
| 172 cm 74 kg | 25 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 75 kg | 25.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 76 kg | 25.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 77 kg | 26 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 78 kg | 26.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 79 kg | 26.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 80 kg | 27 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 81 kg | 27.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 82 kg | 27.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 83 kg | 28.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 84 kg | 28.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 85 kg | 28.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 86 kg | 29.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 87 kg | 29.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 88 kg | 29.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 172 cm 89 kg | 30.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 172 cm 90 kg | 30.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 172 cm 91 kg | 30.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 172 cm 92 kg | 31.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 172 cm 93 kg | 31.4 | Obese/Class I |
| 172 cm 94 kg | 31.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 172 cm 95 kg | 32.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 172 cm 96 kg | 32.5 | Obese/Class I |
| 172 cm 97 kg | 32.8 | Obese/Class I |
| 172 cm 98 kg | 33.1 | Obese/Class I |
| 172 cm 99 kg | 33.5 | Obese/Class I |
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 172cm and 85kg? (The answer is: 28.73). Enter height (e.g. 172 cm) and weight (e.g. 85 kg) and hit the 'Calculate' button.
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