BMI for 168 cm and 120 kg
A person 168 cm (5'6") tall weighing 120 kg (265 lbs) has a BMI of 42.5 — classified as Obese. The healthy weight range for this height is 52.2–70.3 kg.
Your BMI
42.5
Category
Obese
Under 18.518.5–24.925–29.930+
Healthy weight range: 52.2–70.3 kg
What does this BMI mean?
A BMI of 42.5 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 168 cm tall, weights between 52.2 kg and 70.3 kg fall in the BMI 18.5–24.9 normal range. That's roughly 115–155 lbs.
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Last updated: 2026