Healthy Weight for 158 cm
Healthy weight at 158 cm: 46.2–62.2 kg
For an adult 158 cm tall (158 cm), a healthy BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 corresponds to a weight of about 46.2 kg to 62.2 kg. The table below shows the BMI for each weight at this height.
For adults 20 and over. BMI is a screening measure, not a diagnosis.
BMI chart for 158 cm
| 45 kg | 18.0 | Underweight (mild thinness) |
| 50 kg | 20.0 | Healthy weight |
| 55 kg | 22.0 | Healthy weight |
| 60 kg | 24.0 | Healthy weight |
| 65 kg | 26.0 | Overweight |
| 70 kg | 28.0 | Overweight |
| 75 kg | 30.0 | Obesity class I |
| 80 kg | 32.0 | Obesity class I |
| 85 kg | 34.0 | Obesity class I |
| 90 kg | 36.1 | Obesity class II |
| 95 kg | 38.1 | Obesity class II |
| 100 kg | 40.1 | Obesity class III |
| 105 kg | 42.1 | Obesity class III |
| 110 kg | 44.1 | Obesity class III |
| 115 kg | 46.1 | Obesity class III |
| 120 kg | 48.1 | Obesity class III |
| 125 kg | 50.1 | Obesity class III |
| 130 kg | 52.1 | Obesity class III |
| 135 kg | 54.1 | Obesity class III |
| 140 kg | 56.1 | Obesity class III |
BMI categories for adults (WHO)
- Under 18.5: underweight
- 18.5–24.9: healthy weight
- 25–29.9: overweight
- 30 or more: obesity (class I 30–34.9, II 35–39.9, III 40+)
For people of Asian descent, health risks rise at lower BMIs, and 23 and 27.5 are often used as action points. BMI does not separate muscle from fat, so very muscular people can have a high BMI without excess fat. It is a screening tool; talk to a health professional about your own situation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a healthy weight for 158 cm?
For an adult 158 cm tall, a BMI of 18.5–24.9 corresponds to about 46.2–62.2 kg (102–137 lb).
How is BMI calculated?
BMI is your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared: BMI = kg ÷ m². In US units, BMI = 703 × pounds ÷ inches².
What is a healthy BMI?
For adults the World Health Organization classes 18.5 to 24.9 as a healthy weight, 25 to 29.9 as overweight and 30 or more as obesity. For people of Asian descent, lower cut-offs (23 and 27.5) are often used for health risk.
Is BMI accurate?
BMI is a quick screening measure, not a diagnosis. It does not distinguish muscle from fat, so it can overestimate fat in athletes and underestimate it in older adults. Waist size and other checks give a fuller picture.