BMI for 5'6" & 170 lbs

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 5'6" and a weight of 170 lbs.

Your BMI

27.3

Overweight

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 5'6" and 170 lbs, your Body Mass Index is 27.3, 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 (5'6"), different weight

Weight	BMI	Category
140 lbs	22.5	Normal Weight
150 lbs	24.1	Normal Weight
160 lbs	25.7	Overweight
180 lbs	28.9	Overweight
190 lbs	30.5	Obese Class I
200 lbs	32.1	Obese Class I

Same weight (170 lbs), different height

Height	BMI	Category
5'0"	33.4	Obese Class I
5'2"	31.3	Obese Class I
5'4"	29.0	Overweight
5'8"	25.8	Overweight
5'10"	24.3	Normal Weight
6'0"	23.0	Normal Weight

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