BMI of 27 — What Does It Mean?
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BMI of 27 — is it good or bad?
Answer
BMI 27 for Males and Females means
Overweight/Pre-obese
WHO adult scale (18+) · not for pregnancy · the same cut-offs for women and men · BMI does not tell muscle from fat
UnderHealthyOverObese
18.5
25
30
35
40
271445
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2 above the healthy range (18.5 ≤ BMI < 25)
WHO BMI categories (adults)
| BMI | Weight Category |
|---|---|
| BMI < 16 | Underweight/ |
| 16 ≤ BMI < 17 | Underweight/ |
| 17 ≤ BMI < 18.5 | Underweight/ |
| 18.5 ≤ BMI < 25 | Normal/ |
| 25 ≤ BMI < 30 | Overweight/ |
| 30 ≤ BMI < 35 | Obese/ |
| 35 ≤ BMI < 40 | Obese/ |
| BMI ≥ 40 | Morbid Obesity/ |
Screening, not a diagnosis. Children and teenagers 5–19 are read against WHO BMI-for-age; for many Asian populations WHO names lower action points, 23 and 27.5. Who the BMI scale applies to ↗ · sources: WHO, pregnancy — NHS
BMI 27 at common heights
| cm · kg | ft/in · lbs |
|---|---|
| 150 cm · 60.8 kg ≈ 61 kg · BMI 27.11 | 4'11" · 133.7 lbs ≈ 134 lbs · BMI 27.06 |
| 155 cm · 64.9 kg ≈ 65 kg · BMI 27.06 | 5'1" · 142.9 lbs ≈ 143 lbs · BMI 27.02 |
| 160 cm · 69.1 kg ≈ 69 kg · BMI 26.95 | 5'3" · 152.4 lbs ≈ 152 lbs · BMI 26.92 |
| 165 cm · 73.5 kg ≈ 74 kg · BMI 27.18 | 5'5" · 162.3 lbs ≈ 162 lbs · BMI 26.96 |
| 170 cm · 78 kg | 5'7" · 172.4 lbs ≈ 172 lbs · BMI 26.94 |
| 175 cm · 82.7 kg ≈ 83 kg · BMI 27.1 | 5'9" · 182.9 lbs ≈ 183 lbs · BMI 27.02 |
| 180 cm · 87.5 kg ≈ 87 kg · BMI 26.85 | 5'11" · 193.6 lbs ≈ 194 lbs · BMI 27.05 |
| 185 cm · 92.4 kg ≈ 92 kg · BMI 26.88 | 6'1" · 204.7 lbs ≈ 205 lbs · BMI 27.04 |
| 190 cm · 97.5 kg ≈ 97 kg · BMI 26.87 | 6'3" · 216 lbs |
ft/in — nearest inch to the height in cm; the weight is computed for that inch.
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
BMI Table
| BMI | Category |
|---|---|
| 25.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 25.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 25.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 25.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 25.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 26 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 26.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 26.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 26.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 26.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 26.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 26.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 26.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 26.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 26.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 27 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 27.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 27.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 27.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 27.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 27.5 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 27.6 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 27.7 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 27.8 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 27.9 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 28 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 28.1 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 28.2 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 28.3 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
| 28.4 | Overweight/Pre-obese |
FAQ
BMI of 27 — is it good or bad?
BMI 27 for Males and Females means Overweight/Pre-obese
Is BMI of 27 dangerous?
BMI of 27 falls into the "Overweight/Pre-obese" category. A BMI of 25 or more may indicate excess body weight. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.
What weight gives a BMI of 27?
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 27 means about 172 lb (78 kg). A taller person reaches the same BMI at a proportionally higher weight.
Does a BMI of 27 mean the same for men and women?
Yes — the WHO adult scale has no separate cut-offs by sex, so a BMI of 27 reads as "Overweight/Pre-obese" 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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