BMI for 160 cm & 40 kg

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 160 cm and a weight of 40 kg.

Your BMI

15.6

Severe Thinness

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 160 cm and 40 kg, your Body Mass Index is 15.6, which falls into the Severe Thinness category.

A BMI below 16 is classified as Severe Thinness. This may indicate significant undernutrition and carries elevated health risks including weakened immunity and muscle loss. Consulting a healthcare professional is strongly recommended.

BMI is calculated as weight (kg) / height² (m). While it is a widely used screening tool, it does not differentiate between muscle and fat mass. For a more complete picture, consider measuring your body fat percentage.

Explore nearby BMI values

Same height (160 cm), different weight

Weight	BMI	Category
45 kg	17.6	Mild Thinness
50 kg	19.5	Normal Weight
55 kg	21.5	Normal Weight

Same weight (40 kg), different height

Height	BMI	Category
150 cm	17.8	Mild Thinness
155 cm	16.6	Moderate Thinness
165 cm	14.7	Severe Thinness
170 cm	13.8	Severe Thinness
175 cm	13.1	Severe Thinness

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