BMI for 5'2" & 160 lbs

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 5'2" and a weight of 160 lbs.

Your BMI

29.4

Overweight

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 5'2" and 160 lbs, your Body Mass Index is 29.4, which falls into the Overweight category.

A BMI between 25 and 30 is classified as Overweight. This may increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and joint issues. Small lifestyle changes such as increased activity and improved diet can make a significant difference.

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 (5'2"), different weight

Weight	BMI	Category
130 lbs	23.9	Normal Weight
140 lbs	25.8	Overweight
150 lbs	27.6	Overweight
170 lbs	31.3	Obese Class I
180 lbs	33.1	Obese Class I
190 lbs	35.0	Obese Class I

Same weight (160 lbs), different height

Height	BMI	Category
4'10"	33.6	Obese Class I
5'0"	31.4	Obese Class I
5'4"	27.3	Overweight
5'6"	25.7	Overweight
5'8"	24.2	Normal Weight

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