BMI for 5'6" & 120 lbs

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 5'6" and a weight of 120 lbs.

Your BMI

19.3

Normal Weight

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 5'6" and 120 lbs, your Body Mass Index is 19.3, which falls into the Normal Weight category.

A BMI between 18.5 and 25 is classified as Normal Weight. This range is generally associated with the lowest health risks. Maintaining a balanced diet and regular physical activity will help you stay in this range.

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 (5'6"), different weight

Weight	BMI	Category
100 lbs	16.1	Moderate Thinness
110 lbs	17.7	Mild Thinness
130 lbs	20.9	Normal Weight
140 lbs	22.5	Normal Weight
150 lbs	24.1	Normal Weight

Same weight (120 lbs), different height

Height	BMI	Category
5'0"	23.6	Normal Weight
5'2"	22.1	Normal Weight
5'4"	20.5	Normal Weight
5'8"	18.2	Mild Thinness
5'10"	17.2	Mild Thinness
6'0"	16.3	Moderate Thinness

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