Question 1

How is a BMI weight chart calculated?

Accepted Answer

Each cell is the weight where a given height crosses a BMI threshold, using the same formula as the BMI calculator: weight (lb) = BMI × height (in)² × 0.0254² ÷ 0.453592. For example, at 5'8" (68 in), a BMI of 18.5 works out to about 122 lb.

Question 2

What weight is 'normal' for my height?

Accepted Answer

It depends on height — taller heights have higher normal-weight ranges because weight scales with height squared. At 5'8", the normal BMI range (18.5–24.9) works out to about 122–163 lb; find your own row in the table above.

Question 3

Why does this chart only use whole heights like 5'8" or 5'10"?

Accepted Answer

The table steps in 2-inch increments to keep it a reasonable size. For an exact figure at any height and weight, use the BMI calculator, which computes the same formula for the precise numbers you enter.

Question 4

Does this chart account for muscle mass, age, or sex?

Accepted Answer

No — like BMI itself, this chart is a screening estimate based only on height and weight. It doesn't distinguish muscle from fat, so muscular people may show as 'overweight' by this chart despite having low body fat. It's a starting point, not a diagnosis.

Height	Underweight	Normal	Overweight	Obese
4'10"	under 89 lb	89–119 lb	120–143 lb	144+ lb
5'0"	under 95 lb	95–127 lb	128–153 lb	154+ lb
5'2"	under 101 lb	101–136 lb	137–163 lb	164+ lb
5'4"	under 108 lb	108–145 lb	146–174 lb	175+ lb
5'6"	under 115 lb	115–154 lb	155–185 lb	186+ lb
5'8"	under 122 lb	122–163 lb	164–196 lb	197+ lb
5'10"	under 129 lb	129–173 lb	174–208 lb	209+ lb
6'0"	under 136 lb	136–183 lb	184–220 lb	221+ lb
6'2"	under 144 lb	144–194 lb	195–233 lb	234+ lb
6'4"	under 152 lb	152–204 lb	205–245 lb	246+ lb

BMI Weight Chart by Height

Weight ranges by BMI category, 4'10" to 6'4"

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