Healthy weight for 5' 9" adults
5' 9" adults who weigh between 126 pounds and 169 pounds in are considered to be of a healthy weight as measured by body mass index (bmi)2. If you are 5' 9" and heavier than 169 pounds 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 feet/inches. View this page in centimeter equivalent (175cm).
Healthy weight and body mass chart for 69in adults 1
| Weight | BMI | Health3 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 lbs | 14.8 | Underweight |
| 105 lbs | 15.5 | Underweight |
| 110 lbs | 16.2 | Underweight |
| 115 lbs | 17 | Underweight |
| 120 lbs | 17.7 | Underweight |
| 125 lbs | 18.5 | Underweight |
| 130 lbs | 19.2 | Healthy Weight |
| 135 lbs | 19.9 | Healthy Weight |
| 140 lbs | 20.7 | Healthy Weight |
| 145 lbs | 21.4 | Healthy Weight |
| 150 lbs | 22.1 | Healthy Weight |
| 155 lbs | 22.9 | Healthy Weight |
| 160 lbs | 23.6 | Healthy Weight |
| 165 lbs | 24.4 | Healthy Weight |
| 170 lbs | 25.1 | Overweight |
| 175 lbs | 25.8 | Overweight |
| 180 lbs | 26.6 | Overweight |
| 185 lbs | 27.3 | Overweight |
| 190 lbs | 28.1 | Overweight |
| 195 lbs | 28.8 | Overweight |
| 200 lbs | 29.5 | Overweight |
| 205 lbs | 30.3 | Obese |
| 210 lbs | 31 | Obese |
| 215 lbs | 31.7 | Obese |
| 220 lbs | 32.5 | Obese |
| 225 lbs | 33.2 | Obese |
| 230 lbs | 34 | Obese |
| 235 lbs | 34.7 | Obese |
| 240 lbs | 35.4 | Obese |
| 245 lbs | 36.2 | 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