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BMI of 16 — What Does It Mean?

"BMI Meaning" Calculator

What does BMI of

mean

BMI of 16 — is it good or bad?

Answer

BMI 16 for Males and Females means
Underweight/Moderate thinness
BMI 16 is 2.5 points less than Healthy BMI Range starts (18.5 - 24.9)
16
17
18.5
25
30
35
40
16
BMI 16 on the Body Mass Index Scale

BMI 16: Corresponding Weight and Height

BMIHeight and Weight (cm/kg)Height and Weight (ft/in/lbs)
16155 cm 38 kg5'1" 85 lbs
16156 cm 39 kg5'1" 85 lbs
16157 cm 39 kg5'2" 87 lbs
16158 cm 40 kg5'2" 87 lbs
16159 cm 40 kg5'3" 90 lbs
16160 cm 41 kg5'3" 90 lbs
16161 cm 41 kg5'3" 90 lbs
16162 cm 42 kg5'4" 93 lbs
16163 cm 43 kg5'4" 93 lbs
16164 cm 43 kg5'5" 96 lbs
16165 cm 44 kg5'5" 96 lbs
16166 cm 44 kg5'5" 96 lbs
16167 cm 45 kg5'6" 99 lbs
16168 cm 45 kg5'6" 99 lbs
16169 cm 46 kg5'7" 102 lbs
16170 cm 46 kg5'7" 102 lbs
16171 cm 47 kg5'7" 102 lbs
16172 cm 47 kg5'8" 105 lbs
16173 cm 48 kg5'8" 105 lbs
16174 cm 48 kg5'9" 108 lbs
16175 cm 49 kg5'9" 108 lbs
16176 cm 50 kg5'9" 108 lbs
16177 cm 50 kg5'10" 112 lbs
16178 cm 51 kg5'10" 112 lbs
16179 cm 51 kg5'10" 112 lbs
16180 cm 52 kg5'11" 115 lbs
16181 cm 52 kg5'11" 115 lbs
16182 cm 53 kg6' 118 lbs
16183 cm 54 kg6' 118 lbs
16184 cm 54 kg6' 118 lbs
16185 cm 55 kg6'1" 121 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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BMI Table

BMICategory
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
16.5Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.6Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.7Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.8Underweight/Moderate thinness
16.9Underweight/Moderate thinness
17Underweight/Mild thinness
17.1Underweight/Mild thinness
17.2Underweight/Mild thinness
17.3Underweight/Mild thinness
17.4Underweight/Mild thinness

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 16 — is it good or bad? (The answer is: Underweight/Moderate thinness). Enter Body Mass Index (e.g. 16) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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What does BMI of

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FAQ

BMI of 16 — is it good or bad?

BMI 16 for Males and Females means Underweight/Moderate thinness

Is BMI of 16 dangerous?

BMI of 16 falls into the "Underweight/Moderate thinness" category. A BMI below 18.5 may indicate insufficient body weight. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.

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