BMI of 15 — What Does It Mean?

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What does BMI of

mean

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)
16
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30
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40
15
BMI 15 on the Body Mass Index Scale

BMI 15: Corresponding Weight and Height

BMIHeight and Weight (cm/kg)Height and Weight (ft/in/lbs)
15155 cm 36 kg5'1" 79 lbs
15156 cm 37 kg5'1" 79 lbs
15157 cm 37 kg5'2" 82 lbs
15158 cm 37 kg5'2" 82 lbs
15159 cm 38 kg5'3" 85 lbs
15160 cm 38 kg5'3" 85 lbs
15161 cm 39 kg5'3" 85 lbs
15162 cm 39 kg5'4" 87 lbs
15163 cm 40 kg5'4" 87 lbs
15164 cm 40 kg5'5" 90 lbs
15165 cm 41 kg5'5" 90 lbs
15166 cm 41 kg5'5" 90 lbs
15167 cm 42 kg5'6" 93 lbs
15168 cm 42 kg5'6" 93 lbs
15169 cm 43 kg5'7" 96 lbs
15170 cm 43 kg5'7" 96 lbs
15171 cm 44 kg5'7" 96 lbs
15172 cm 44 kg5'8" 99 lbs
15173 cm 45 kg5'8" 99 lbs
15174 cm 45 kg5'9" 102 lbs
15175 cm 46 kg5'9" 102 lbs
15176 cm 46 kg5'9" 102 lbs
15177 cm 47 kg5'10" 105 lbs
15178 cm 48 kg5'10" 105 lbs
15179 cm 48 kg5'10" 105 lbs
15180 cm 49 kg5'11" 108 lbs
15181 cm 49 kg5'11" 108 lbs
15182 cm 50 kg6' 111 lbs
15183 cm 50 kg6' 111 lbs
15184 cm 51 kg6' 111 lbs
15185 cm 51 kg6'1" 114 lbs

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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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 'Calculate' button.

"BMI Meaning" Calculator

What does BMI of

mean

BMI Table

BMICategory
13.5Underweight/Severe thinness
13.6Underweight/Severe thinness
13.7Underweight/Severe thinness
13.8Underweight/Severe thinness
13.9Underweight/Severe thinness
14Underweight/Severe thinness
14.1Underweight/Severe thinness
14.2Underweight/Severe thinness
14.3Underweight/Severe thinness
14.4Underweight/Severe thinness
14.5Underweight/Severe thinness
14.6Underweight/Severe thinness
14.7Underweight/Severe thinness
14.8Underweight/Severe thinness
14.9Underweight/Severe thinness
15Underweight/Severe thinness
15.1Underweight/Severe thinness
15.2Underweight/Severe thinness
15.3Underweight/Severe thinness
15.4Underweight/Severe thinness
15.5Underweight/Severe thinness
15.6Underweight/Severe thinness
15.7Underweight/Severe thinness
15.8Underweight/Severe thinness
15.9Underweight/Severe thinness
16Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.1Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.2Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.3Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.4Underweight/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.

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