Healthy weight for 159 cm adults
At 159 cm, a healthy weight is 47 to 63 kg (a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9).
If you weigh less than 47 kg, your BMI is under 18.5. If you weigh more than 63 kg, it's 25 or more.
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Over means overweight. Under means underweight.
Healthy weight in lbs
105-141 lbs
This height in feet and inches
For adults 20 and older. BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis, and it doesn't measure body fat. Categories are from the CDC.
Your BMI at 159 cm, by weight
We show BMI to one decimal place without rounding up, so 24.96 shows as 24.9 and counts as a healthy weight.
| Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 45 kg | 17.7 | Underweight |
| 48 kg | 18.9 | Healthy weight |
| 51 kg | 20.1 | Healthy weight |
| 54 kg | 21.3 | Healthy weight |
| 57 kg | 22.5 | Healthy weight |
| 60 kg | 23.7 | Healthy weight |
| 63 kg | 24.9 | Healthy weight |
| 66 kg | 26.1 | Overweight |
| 69 kg | 27.2 | Overweight |
| 72 kg | 28.4 | Overweight |
| 75 kg | 29.6 | Overweight |
| 78 kg | 30.8 | Obesity |
| 81 kg | 32.0 | Obesity |
| 84 kg | 33.2 | Obesity |
| 87 kg | 34.4 | Obesity |
| 90 kg | 35.5 | Obesity |
| 93 kg | 36.7 | Obesity |
| 96 kg | 37.9 | Obesity |
| 99 kg | 39.1 | Obesity |
| 102 kg | 40.3 | Obesity |
| 105 kg | 41.5 | Obesity |
| 108 kg | 42.7 | Obesity |
| 111 kg | 43.9 | Obesity |
| 114 kg | 45.0 | Obesity |
What it means
A healthy height fits a range of weights. At a given height, your BMI goes up as your weight goes up. The weights in your answer are the ones that give a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9.
We don't round BMI up. We show BMI to one decimal place and drop the rest instead of rounding. So 24.96 shows as 24.9 and still counts as a healthy weight.
How BMI works
- Measure your height without shoes, and weigh yourself in the morning.
- BMI from pounds and inches is your weight divided by your height squared, times 703.
Nearby heights
Common questions
Short answers about how these calculators work.
The table shows a selection of weights. Your healthy range uses every whole pound or kilogram with a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9.
No. The CDC describes BMI as a screening tool. It doesn't measure body fat, and it can't diagnose a health condition.
Sources
Where these numbers come from
- About adult BMI (opens in a new tab) - CDCBMI categories for adults
- Calculate your BMI (opens in a new tab) - National Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteHow BMI is calculated for adults
Medical disclaimer Healthly is for general information only. It isn't medical advice and can't diagnose or treat any condition. Talk with your doctor about your own numbers. If you think you're having a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number. How we get our numbers
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