Last updated: May 2026
BMI Chart: Find Your Healthy Weight Range by Height
The BMI chart below shows healthy, overweight, obese, and severely obese weight ranges for every height from 4’10” to 6’4″. Find your height in the left column, then read across to see which weight range corresponds to each BMI category.
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BMI Chart by Height (Adults, US Customary)
| Height | Healthy Weight BMI 18.5–24.9 |
Overweight BMI 25–29.9 |
Obese BMI 30–39.9 |
Severely Obese BMI 40+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4′ 10″ | 91–115 lb | 119–138 lb | 143–186 lb | 191+ lb |
| 4′ 11″ | 94–119 lb | 124–143 lb | 148–193 lb | 198+ lb |
| 5′ 0″ | 97–123 lb | 128–148 lb | 153–199 lb | 204+ lb |
| 5′ 1″ | 100–127 lb | 132–153 lb | 158–206 lb | 211+ lb |
| 5′ 2″ | 104–131 lb | 136–158 lb | 164–213 lb | 218+ lb |
| 5′ 3″ | 107–135 lb | 141–163 lb | 169–220 lb | 225+ lb |
| 5′ 4″ | 110–140 lb | 145–169 lb | 174–227 lb | 232+ lb |
| 5′ 5″ | 114–144 lb | 150–174 lb | 180–234 lb | 240+ lb |
| 5′ 6″ | 118–148 lb | 155–179 lb | 186–241 lb | 247+ lb |
| 5′ 7″ | 121–153 lb | 159–185 lb | 191–249 lb | 255+ lb |
| 5′ 8″ | 125–158 lb | 164–190 lb | 197–256 lb | 262+ lb |
| 5′ 9″ | 128–162 lb | 169–196 lb | 203–263 lb | 270+ lb |
| 5′ 10″ | 132–167 lb | 174–202 lb | 209–271 lb | 278+ lb |
| 5′ 11″ | 136–172 lb | 179–208 lb | 215–279 lb | 286+ lb |
| 6′ 0″ | 140–177 lb | 184–213 lb | 221–287 lb | 294+ lb |
| 6′ 1″ | 144–182 lb | 189–219 lb | 227–295 lb | 302+ lb |
| 6′ 2″ | 148–186 lb | 194–225 lb | 233–303 lb | 311+ lb |
| 6′ 3″ | 152–192 lb | 200–232 lb | 240–311 lb | 319+ lb |
| 6′ 4″ | 156–197 lb | 205–238 lb | 246–320 lb | 328+ lb |
Source: Adapted from NIH/NHLBI BMI tables. Values rounded to nearest pound.
How to Read the BMI Chart
- Find your height in the left column
- Read across that row to find which weight range includes your current weight
- The column header tells you your BMI category
For a precise BMI number rather than a range, use the calculator above — it applies the formula directly to your exact measurements.
BMI Categories Explained
| Category | BMI Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | Below 18.5 | May indicate malnutrition, weakened immune function |
| Healthy weight | 18.5–24.9 | Associated with lowest overall mortality risk |
| Overweight | 25–29.9 | Elevated risk of heart disease, T2 diabetes, high blood pressure |
| Obese Class I | 30–34.9 | Significantly elevated health risk |
| Obese Class II | 35–39.9 | High risk |
| Severely obese (Class III) | 40+ | Very high risk; also called morbid obesity |
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Healthy BMI: What the Numbers Actually Mean for Your Health →
Ethnic-Specific BMI Thresholds
The standard BMI chart was developed primarily from studies of European populations. People from Asian, Black African, African-Caribbean, and Middle Eastern backgrounds may face higher health risks at lower BMI values.
For these populations, the World Health Organization recommends adjusted cut-offs:
| Category | Standard BMI | Asian-Specific BMI |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy weight | 18.5–24.9 | 18.5–22.9 |
| Overweight | 25–29.9 | 23–27.4 |
| Obese | 30+ | 27.5+ |
At a given BMI, Asian populations tend to have a higher percentage of body fat and a higher risk of metabolic conditions than non-Asian populations at the same number. The standard chart may underestimate health risk for these groups.
BMI Chart for Metric Users
The BMI formula in metric: BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)²
For example, someone who weighs 75 kg and is 1.75 m tall: 75 ÷ (1.75 × 1.75) = 75 ÷ 3.0625 = BMI 24.5 (healthy weight).
What the BMI Chart Doesn’t Tell You
The chart shows weight ranges associated with each BMI category, but BMI has important limitations:
- It doesn’t distinguish muscle from fat. A muscular athlete at 5’10” and 200 lb has a BMI of 28.7 (overweight), but their body fat percentage may be very low.
- It doesn’t measure fat distribution. Abdominal/visceral fat carries significantly higher health risk than fat stored in the hips and thighs, but the chart can’t detect this.
- It doesn’t account for age. Muscle mass naturally decreases with age, meaning an older adult at “healthy” BMI may have a higher body fat percentage than the number suggests.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate BMI from the chart?
You don’t calculate from the chart — the chart shows you which BMI category your height and weight combination falls into. To calculate your exact BMI number, use the formula: BMI = (weight in lbs × 703) ÷ (height in inches)², or use the BMI calculator linked above.
Is BMI the same for men and women?
The same formula and chart apply to both adult men and women. However, women typically have higher body fat percentages at the same BMI as men. This is one of BMI’s known limitations — a single chart applies to both sexes despite physiological differences.
Get Your Precise BMI Number
The chart shows ranges — our calculator gives you your exact BMI with your category and what it means for your health.
