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BMI Chart & Classification Cheat Sheet
Body Mass Index reference chart with weight categories, health risk levels, BMI ranges by height and weight, and calculation formulas.
BMI Categories (WHO Classification)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Severe Thinness | Below 16.0 |
| Moderate Thinness | 16.0 - 16.9 |
| Mild Thinness | 17.0 - 18.4 |
| Normal Weight | 18.5 - 24.9 |
| Overweight (Pre-obese) | 25.0 - 29.9 |
| Obese Class I | 30.0 - 34.9 |
| Obese Class II | 35.0 - 39.9 |
| Obese Class III | 40.0+ |
Normal Weight Ranges by Height
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 5'0" (152 cm) | 95 - 127 lbs (43 - 58 kg) |
| 5'2" (157 cm) | 101 - 136 lbs (46 - 62 kg) |
| 5'4" (163 cm) | 108 - 145 lbs (49 - 66 kg) |
| 5'6" (168 cm) | 115 - 154 lbs (52 - 70 kg) |
| 5'8" (173 cm) | 122 - 164 lbs (55 - 74 kg) |
| 5'10" (178 cm) | 129 - 174 lbs (59 - 79 kg) |
| 6'0" (183 cm) | 136 - 184 lbs (62 - 83 kg) |
| 6'2" (188 cm) | 144 - 194 lbs (65 - 88 kg) |
| 6'4" (193 cm) | 152 - 205 lbs (69 - 93 kg) |
BMI Calculation Formulas
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Metric Formula | BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)^2 |
| Imperial Formula | BMI = (weight (lbs) x 703) / height (in)^2 |
| Example (Metric) | 70 kg, 1.75 m -> 70 / 3.0625 = 22.9 |
| Example (Imperial) | 154 lbs, 5'9" -> (154 x 703) / 69^2 = 22.7 |
BMI Limitations
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Athletes / Muscular | BMI overestimates body fat |
| Elderly | BMI may underestimate body fat |
| Children / Teens | Use age+sex-specific percentiles |
| Pregnancy | BMI not applicable |
| Ethnicity | Risk thresholds vary |
Complementary Health Metrics
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Waist Circumference | Men: <40 in / Women: <35 in |
| Waist-to-Hip Ratio | Men: <0.90 / Women: <0.85 |
| Body Fat % (Men) | Essential: 2-5% / Athletes: 6-13% / Fit: 14-17% |
| Body Fat % (Women) | Essential: 10-13% / Athletes: 14-20% / Fit: 21-24% |
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