Ideal height and BMI for 72kg adults
Adult women and men weighing 72kg who are between 170.0cm and 197.0cm tall are considered to be of a healthy weight as measured by body mass index (bmi)2. If you are 72kg and shorter than 170.0 cm you are overweight for your height.
Consult table below to determine the body mass index and body size health for your height.
Current units are kilograms. View this page in pound equivalent (159lbs).
Healthy height and body mass chart for 72kg adults 1
| Height | BMI | Health3 |
|---|---|---|
| 135 cm | 39.5 | Obese |
| 138 cm | 37.8 | Obese |
| 141 cm | 36.2 | Obese |
| 144 cm | 34.7 | Obese |
| 147 cm | 33.3 | Obese |
| 150 cm | 32 | Obese |
| 153 cm | 30.8 | Obese |
| 156 cm | 29.6 | Overweight |
| 159 cm | 28.5 | Overweight |
| 162 cm | 27.4 | Overweight |
| 165 cm | 26.4 | Overweight |
| 168 cm | 25.5 | Overweight |
| 171 cm | 24.6 | Healthy Weight |
| 174 cm | 23.8 | Healthy Weight |
| 177 cm | 23 | Healthy Weight |
| 180 cm | 22.2 | Healthy Weight |
| 183 cm | 21.5 | Healthy Weight |
| 186 cm | 20.8 | Healthy Weight |
| 189 cm | 20.2 | Healthy Weight |
| 192 cm | 19.5 | Healthy Weight |
| 195 cm | 18.9 | Healthy Weight |
| 198 cm | 18.4 | Underweight |
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