How do I read a BMI chart?

Find your height along one axis, then read across to find the weight range for each category. If your weight falls in the "healthy weight" column at your height, your BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9.

Are BMI chart categories the same for everyone?

The WHO adult categories used on this chart apply the same thresholds to all adults regardless of sex. They are not appropriate for children and teens, who are assessed against age- and sex-specific growth percentiles instead of fixed adult cutoffs.

Why do some people dispute where the categories are drawn?

The thresholds come from population-level mortality and morbidity research, and researchers continue to debate whether they should differ by ethnicity, age or other factors. The chart reflects the widely used WHO standard, not a universally agreed-upon boundary.

Can I use this chart instead of calculating my exact BMI?

It gives a quick estimate, but a calculator gives an exact number and, on this site, additional context like estimated body fat percentage. The chart is most useful for a fast sanity check or for comparing across a few heights at once.

BMI Chart

This BMI chart shows the weight range for each WHO category at common heights, so you can find your category without doing the arithmetic. The same thresholds and formula power every calculator on this site — the chart and the calculator can never disagree.

BMI chart by height and weight

Weight in kilograms at each BMI threshold. Find your height, then see which range your weight falls into.

BMI chart by height and weight
Height	Underweight under	Healthy 18.5–24.9	Overweight 25–29.9	Obesity 30+
155 cm	under 44 kg	44–60 kg	60–72 kg	72 kg and above
160 cm	under 47 kg	47–64 kg	64–77 kg	77 kg and above
165 cm	under 50 kg	50–68 kg	68–81 kg	82 kg and above
170 cm	under 53 kg	53–72 kg	72–86 kg	87 kg and above
175 cm	under 57 kg	57–76 kg	77–92 kg	92 kg and above
180 cm	under 60 kg	60–81 kg	81–97 kg	97 kg and above
185 cm	under 63 kg	63–85 kg	86–102 kg	103 kg and above
190 cm	under 67 kg	67–90 kg	90–108 kg	108 kg and above

BMI categories

Underweight: 0 – 18.5
Healthy weight: 18.5 – 25
Overweight: 25 – 30
Obesity, class I: 30 – 35
Obesity, class II: 35 – 40
Obesity, class III: 40 and above

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What the chart can't show

A chart organized by height and weight alone cannot show body composition, fat distribution, or individual health context — the same limitations that apply to BMI itself. Two people at the identical cell in this chart can be in very different places health-wise. Use it as a starting point for the weight-category conversation, not the final word.

Common questions

How do I read a BMI chart?: Find your height along one axis, then read across to find the weight range for each category. If your weight falls in the "healthy weight" column at your height, your BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9.
Are BMI chart categories the same for everyone?: The WHO adult categories used on this chart apply the same thresholds to all adults regardless of sex. They are not appropriate for children and teens, who are assessed against age- and sex-specific growth percentiles instead of fixed adult cutoffs.
Why do some people dispute where the categories are drawn?: The thresholds come from population-level mortality and morbidity research, and researchers continue to debate whether they should differ by ethnicity, age or other factors. The chart reflects the widely used WHO standard, not a universally agreed-upon boundary.
Can I use this chart instead of calculating my exact BMI?: It gives a quick estimate, but a calculator gives an exact number and, on this site, additional context like estimated body fat percentage. The chart is most useful for a fast sanity check or for comparing across a few heights at once.