Healthy weight for 159cm adults
159 centimeter tall adults who weigh between 47 kilograms and 63 kilograms cm are considered to be of a healthy weight as measured by body mass index (bmi)2. If you are 159 cm and heavier than 63 kg you are overweight for your height.
Consult table below to determine the body mass index and body size health for your height.
Current measure units are centimeters. View this page in feet/inches equivalent (5' 3").
Healthy weight and body mass chart for 159cm adults 1
| Weight | BMI | Health3 |
|---|---|---|
| 45 kg | 17.8 | Underweight |
| 48 kg | 19 | Healthy Weight |
| 51 kg | 20.2 | Healthy Weight |
| 54 kg | 21.4 | 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 | 27.3 | Overweight |
| 72 kg | 28.5 | Overweight |
| 75 kg | 29.7 | Overweight |
| 78 kg | 30.9 | Obese |
| 81 kg | 32 | Obese |
| 84 kg | 33.2 | Obese |
| 87 kg | 34.4 | Obese |
| 90 kg | 35.6 | Obese |
| 93 kg | 36.8 | Obese |
| 96 kg | 38 | Obese |
| 99 kg | 39.2 | Obese |
| 102 kg | 40.3 | Morbidly obese |
| 105 kg | 41.5 | Morbidly obese |
| 108 kg | 42.7 | Morbidly obese |
| 111 kg | 43.9 | Morbidly obese |
| 114 kg | 45.1 | Morbidly obese |
Source Citations
- Robert J. Kuczmarski Dr.P.H. et al., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 2000 CDC Growth Charts for the United States: Methods and Development
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services About Adult BMI
- Rush University Medical Center Obesity