BMI for 5'8" & 120 lbs

Pre-calculated Body Mass Index result for a height of 5'8" and a weight of 120 lbs.

Your BMI

18.2

Mild Thinness

1618.525303540+

What does this mean?

At 5'8" and 120 lbs, your Body Mass Index is 18.2, which falls into the Mild Thinness category.

A BMI between 17 and 18.5 is classified as Mild Thinness. You are slightly below the normal range. Increasing caloric intake with nutrient-dense foods may help you reach a healthier weight.

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 (5'8"), different weight

Weight	BMI	Category
100 lbs	15.2	Severe Thinness
110 lbs	16.7	Moderate Thinness
130 lbs	19.7	Normal Weight
140 lbs	21.2	Normal Weight
150 lbs	22.7	Normal Weight

Same weight (120 lbs), different height

Height	BMI	Category
5'2"	22.1	Normal Weight
5'4"	20.5	Normal Weight
5'6"	19.3	Normal Weight
5'10"	17.2	Mild Thinness
6'0"	16.3	Moderate Thinness
6'2"	15.4	Severe Thinness

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