BMI of 15 — What Does It Mean?
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BMI of 15 — is it good or bad?
Answer
BMI 15 for Males and Females means
Underweight/Severe thinness
BMI 15 is 3.5 points less than Healthy BMI Range starts (18.5 - 24.9)
Note: BMI is a general screening tool and does not diagnose body fatness or health. Consult a healthcare professional for a personal assessment. The scale is for adults; children and teenagers up to 19 are read against a WHO reference for their age and sex.
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BMI 15: Corresponding Weight and Height
| BMI | Height and Weight (cm/kg) | Height and Weight (ft/in/lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 155 cm ≈36 kg | ≈5'1" ≈79 lbs |
| 15 | 156 cm ≈37 kg | ≈5'1" ≈79 lbs |
| 15 | 157 cm ≈37 kg | ≈5'2" ≈82 lbs |
| 15 | 158 cm ≈37 kg | ≈5'2" ≈82 lbs |
| 15 | 159 cm ≈38 kg | ≈5'3" ≈85 lbs |
| 15 | 160 cm ≈38 kg | ≈5'3" ≈85 lbs |
| 15 | 161 cm ≈39 kg | ≈5'3" ≈85 lbs |
| 15 | 162 cm ≈39 kg | ≈5'4" ≈87 lbs |
| 15 | 163 cm ≈40 kg | ≈5'4" ≈87 lbs |
| 15 | 164 cm ≈40 kg | ≈5'5" ≈90 lbs |
| 15 | 165 cm ≈41 kg | ≈5'5" ≈90 lbs |
| 15 | 166 cm ≈41 kg | ≈5'5" ≈90 lbs |
| 15 | 167 cm ≈42 kg | ≈5'6" ≈93 lbs |
| 15 | 168 cm ≈42 kg | ≈5'6" ≈93 lbs |
| 15 | 169 cm ≈43 kg | ≈5'7" ≈96 lbs |
| 15 | 170 cm ≈43 kg | ≈5'7" ≈96 lbs |
| 15 | 171 cm ≈44 kg | ≈5'7" ≈96 lbs |
| 15 | 172 cm ≈44 kg | ≈5'8" ≈99 lbs |
| 15 | 173 cm ≈45 kg | ≈5'8" ≈99 lbs |
| 15 | 174 cm ≈45 kg | ≈5'9" ≈102 lbs |
| 15 | 175 cm ≈46 kg | ≈5'9" ≈102 lbs |
| 15 | 176 cm ≈46 kg | ≈5'9" ≈102 lbs |
| 15 | 177 cm ≈47 kg | ≈5'10" ≈105 lbs |
| 15 | 178 cm ≈48 kg | ≈5'10" ≈105 lbs |
| 15 | 179 cm ≈48 kg | ≈5'10" ≈105 lbs |
| 15 | 180 cm ≈49 kg | ≈5'11" ≈108 lbs |
| 15 | 181 cm ≈49 kg | ≈5'11" ≈108 lbs |
| 15 | 182 cm ≈50 kg | ≈6' ≈111 lbs |
| 15 | 183 cm ≈50 kg | ≈6' ≈111 lbs |
| 15 | 184 cm ≈51 kg | ≈6' ≈111 lbs |
| 15 | 185 cm ≈51 kg | ≈6'1" ≈114 lbs |
BMI Table
For adults aged 18 and over, 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 |
Related Calculations
See Also
- BMI Calculator (Imperial) - Body Mass Index Calculator (ft/in/lbs)
- BMI Calculator (Metric) - Body Mass Index Calculator (kg/cm)
- 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
- One Rep Max Calculator - Estimate your 1RM from any set
About "BMI Meaning" Calculator
This calculator will help you to find out what the given BMI means. For example, it can help you find out BMI of 15 — is it good or bad? (The answer is: Underweight/Severe thinness). Enter Body Mass Index (e.g. 15) and hit the 'Find out' button.
BMI Table
| BMI | Category |
|---|---|
| 13.5 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 13.6 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 13.7 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 13.8 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 13.9 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 14 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 14.1 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 14.2 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 14.3 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 14.4 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 14.5 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 14.6 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 14.7 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 14.8 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 14.9 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 15 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 15.1 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 15.2 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 15.3 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 15.4 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 15.5 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 15.6 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 15.7 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 15.8 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 15.9 | Underweight/Severe thinness |
| 16 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 16.1 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 16.2 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 16.3 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
| 16.4 | Underweight/Moderate thinness |
FAQ
BMI of 15 — is it good or bad?
BMI 15 for Males and Females means Underweight/Severe thinness
Is BMI of 15 dangerous?
BMI of 15 falls into the "Underweight/Severe thinness" category. A BMI below 18.5 may indicate insufficient body weight. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.
What weight gives a BMI of 15?
BMI is weight divided by height in metres squared, so it names a weight only once the height is fixed: at 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) a BMI of 15 means about 95.7 lb (43.4 kg). A taller person reaches the same BMI at a proportionally higher weight.
Does a BMI of 15 mean the same for men and women?
Yes — the WHO adult scale has no separate cut-offs by sex, so a BMI of 15 reads as "Underweight/Severe thinness" for both. Age is what changes it: the adult table starts at 18, while children and teenagers aged 5–19 are compared with age- and sex-specific reference values instead.
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