Healthy Weight for 188 cm
Healthy weight at 188 cm: 65.4–88 kg
For an adult 188 cm tall (188 cm), a healthy BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 corresponds to a weight of about 65.4 kg to 88 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 188 cm
| 45 kg | 12.7 | Underweight (severe thinness) |
| 50 kg | 14.1 | Underweight (severe thinness) |
| 55 kg | 15.6 | Underweight (severe thinness) |
| 60 kg | 17.0 | Underweight (moderate thinness) |
| 65 kg | 18.4 | Underweight (mild thinness) |
| 70 kg | 19.8 | Healthy weight |
| 75 kg | 21.2 | Healthy weight |
| 80 kg | 22.6 | Healthy weight |
| 85 kg | 24.0 | Healthy weight |
| 90 kg | 25.5 | Overweight |
| 95 kg | 26.9 | Overweight |
| 100 kg | 28.3 | Overweight |
| 105 kg | 29.7 | Overweight |
| 110 kg | 31.1 | Obesity class I |
| 115 kg | 32.5 | Obesity class I |
| 120 kg | 34.0 | Obesity class I |
| 125 kg | 35.4 | Obesity class II |
| 130 kg | 36.8 | Obesity class II |
| 135 kg | 38.2 | Obesity class II |
| 140 kg | 39.6 | Obesity class II |
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 188 cm?
For an adult 188 cm tall, a BMI of 18.5–24.9 corresponds to about 65.4–88 kg (144–194 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.