BMI For 155 cm And 172 kg - Find Your Personal BMI Score & Ideal Weight

Michelle Saari MSc, RD
Registered Dietitian

By Michelle Saari MSc, RD

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Last Updated on,
September 16th, 2024

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Obese Class 2 BMI

72 At 155 cm And 172 kg Your BMI Is 72

Height

155cm

Weight

172kg

-113 kg

To Reach A Normal BMI Classification
Normal BMI ends: 60 kg

-101 kg

Until You Reach An Overweight BMI Classification
Overweight BMI ends: 72 kg

BMI Grading Table For Height 155 cm

Weight Weight Class
Below 44 kg Underweight
44 kg - 60 kg Normal
60 kg - 72 kg Overweight
72 kg And Above Obese

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If You Were Seeking A Normal BMI Weight Of 60 kg And, You Lost 1 kg A Week, Then You Could Reach A Normal BMI In 125 Weeks
Or To Be Considered Overweight, A Goal Weight Of 72 kg Could Be Reached In 111 Weeks.

Ideal Weight For A 155 cm Male Or Female

The Ideal Weight Range Using The BMI For A Male Or Female With A Height Of 155 cm Is

Between

44 kg
And
60 kg

How to Calculate BMI For 155 cm And 172 kg

155 / 100 = 2 (Height in m)2 X 2 = 4
172 / 4 = 72 BMI

155 = Height cm | 172 = Weight kg

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What’s my BMI?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is one way to measure health in older adults. If we think of health like a puzzle, BMI is just one piece of a very large puzzle. While it does not fully determine whether an individual is healthy or not, it does help in determining long-term health outcomes.

BMI is a calculation of the ratio of height to weight, this gives a number that is compared to a reference range.

According to The World Health Organization (WHO) BMI does have limitations that make it not appropriate to use as a sole indicator of health. So let’s take a look at when it’s useful, and how to properly use it!

BMI and its Role in Health

Calculating the BMI is actually relatively simple.

BMI = kg/m2

Kg = Kilograms Body Weight

M2 = Height in Metres Squared

A practical example would be a woman who is 5 feet 6 inches tall, which equals 1.68 meters, or 2.82 meters squared. This woman weighs 68 kilograms. So if we plug that into the formula we get:

BMI = 68 / 2.82

BMI = 24.1

BMI Range

Health CategoryBMI Range
Underweight< 18.5
Normal WeightBetween 18.5-24.9
OverweightBetween 25-29.9
Obese≥ 30

References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8984168/
  2. https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/faq/index.html
  3. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmi_tbl.pdf
  4. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmi_tbl.htm
Michelle Saari MSc, RD
Written By Registered Dietitian Michelle Saari MSc, RD
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Michelle Saari is a highly experienced Registered Dietitian based in Canada, specializing in nutrition for aging well. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Nutritional Sciences from the University of Manitoba and has completed a Dietetic Internship at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutritional Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Manitoba. With over six years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian at the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Michelle has extensive knowledge in nutrition education and food services. She has also served as the Director of the Food and Nutrition Services Department, where she led numerous initiatives to improve patient care through targeted nutrition strategies. She is the founder of two elderly nutrition-focused health blogs, The Dietitian Prescription and The Long Term Care RD. Through these platforms, she creates engaging and informative content that bridges the gap between scientific research and practical dietary choices. She is passionate about promoting health through evidence-based nutrition advice, specializing in high protein, high fiber, and low Glycemic Index cooking. Her expertise has been recognized by prominent media outlets, including Forbes, Fox News, Men’s Health, Yahoo, MSN, She Finds, Eat This Not That!, U.S. News and World Report, and AskMen.com. She has also been a featured guest speaker at esteemed events such as the North West Renal Dietitian's Annual Conference and the Dietitians of Canada Annual Conference, where she presented her thesis research.

Frequently Asked Question' s

What Is The BMI For A 155 cm And 172 kg Female?

For a female with a height of 155 cm and weight of 172 kg, the calculated BMI is 72. This falls into the obese class 2 category on the BMI scale.

What Is The BMI For A 155 cm And 172 kg Male?

If a male is 155 cm tall and weighs 172 kg, their calculated BMI would be 72. This BMI value is considered obese class 2 for adult males.

What Is The Ideal Weight For A 155 cm Female?

For a 155 cm female, the ideal weight range is approximately 44.45-59.82 kg. At 172 kg , this individual would be considered obese class 2 for their height.

What Is The Ideal Weight For A 155 cm Male?

The ideal weight range for a male with a height of 155 cm is around 44.45-59.82 kg. This means a 155 cm 172 kg male would be obese class 2.

If I Am 155 cm And Weigh 172 kg, Is That A Good Weight For My Height?

No, if you are 155 cm tall and weigh 172 kg, this would be considered obese class 2 based on BMI calculations. The ideal weight range for 155 cmmale and female is 44.45-59.82 kg.

How Is BMI Calculated For A Height Of 155 cm And Weight Of 172 kg?

To calculate BMI for someone 155 cm tall and weighing 172 kg, you take the weight in kilograms and divide it by the height in meters squared. For these stats, the BMI formula is 172 kg / ( 1.55m)2 which equals a BMI of 72.

Is A BMI Of 72 Good For Someone 155 cm Tall?

No, a BMI of 72 for a 155 cm individual would be considered obese class 2. A healthy BMI range is usually 18.5-24.9. At this height, the ideal BMI is approximately 19-25.

What Are Yhe Weight Ranges For Different BMIs At 155 cm Tall?

For a 155 cm adult:
Underweight BMI is less than 18.4 = Under 44.21 kg
Healthy Weight BMI 18.5-24.9 = 44.45-59.82 kg
Overweight Weight BMI 25-29.9 = 60.06-71.83 kg
Obese BMI 30 or higher = Over 72.08 kg

Does BMI Take Age/Gender Into Account For A 155 cm Person?

The standard BMI calculations do not factor in age or gender. However, ideal weight ranges can differ slightly for males vs females of the same height. BMI standards also have different categories for older adults over age 65.
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