BMI for 159 cm and 85 kg

A person 159 cm (5'3") tall weighing 85 kg (187 lbs) has a BMI of 33.6 — classified as Obese. The healthy weight range for this height is 46.862.9 kg.

Your BMI
33.6
Category
Obese
Under 18.518.5–24.925–29.930+
Healthy weight range: 46.862.9 kg

What does this BMI mean?

A BMI of 33.6 sits in the Obese range under the standard WHO adult classification. This range is linked to increased risk of several chronic conditions. A clinician can help interpret it with other measures.

For someone 159 cm tall, weights between 46.8 kg and 62.9 kg fall in the BMI 18.5–24.9 normal range. That's roughly 103139 lbs.

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Last updated: 2026