Body Mass Index (BMI) for 179 cm and 162 kg

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What is BMI for 179cm and 162kg?

Answer

BMI for Height 179 cm and Weight 162 kg is
50.56

(Morbid Obesity/Class III)

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50.56
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 179 cm is

59.3 kg — 79.8 kg

Weight 162 kg is 82.22 kg more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 179 cm, so you need to lose at least 82.22 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 162 kg and Height 179 cm you have to divide Weight by squared Height in meters (179 cm = 1.79 m)

Here is the complete solution:

162kg ÷ (1.79m)2

=

162 ÷ 3.2041

=

50.56

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 179cm and 162kg? (The answer is: 50.56). Enter height (e.g. 179 cm) and weight (e.g. 162 kg) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 179 cm Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
179 cm 114 kg35.6Obese/Class II
179 cm 115 kg35.9Obese/Class II
179 cm 116 kg36.2Obese/Class II
179 cm 117 kg36.5Obese/Class II
179 cm 118 kg36.8Obese/Class II
179 cm 119 kg37.1Obese/Class II
179 cm 120 kg37.5Obese/Class II
179 cm 121 kg37.8Obese/Class II
179 cm 122 kg38.1Obese/Class II
179 cm 123 kg38.4Obese/Class II
179 cm 124 kg38.7Obese/Class II
179 cm 125 kg39Obese/Class II
179 cm 126 kg39.3Obese/Class II
179 cm 127 kg39.6Obese/Class II
179 cm 128 kg40Obese/Class II
179 cm 129 kg40.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 130 kg40.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 134 kg41.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 135 kg42.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 137 kg42.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 138 kg43.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 140 kg43.7Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 145 kg45.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 146 kg45.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 149 kg46.5Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 150 kg46.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 160 kg49.9Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 162 kg50.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 175 kg54.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
179 cm 180 kg56.2Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 179cm and 162kg?

BMI for Height 179 cm and Weight 162 kg is 50.56 (Morbid Obesity/Class III)

Is 162 kg underweight for 179 cm?

No, 162 kg 179 cm is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

Is 162 kg overweight for 179 cm?

Yes, 162 kg 179 cm is considered Morbid Obesity/Class III

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