BMI For 157 cm And 185 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

75 At 157 cm And 185 kg Your BMI Is 75

Height

157cm

Weight

185kg

-124 kg

To Reach A Normal BMI Classification
Normal BMI ends: 61 kg

-112 kg

Until You Reach An Overweight BMI Classification
Overweight BMI ends: 74 kg

BMI Grading Table For Height 157 cm

Weight Weight Class
Below 45 kg Underweight
46 kg - 61 kg Normal
62 kg - 74 kg Overweight
74 kg And Above Obese

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If You Were Seeking A Normal BMI Weight Of 61 kg And, You Lost 1 kg A Week, Then You Could Reach A Normal BMI In 137 Weeks
Or To Be Considered Overweight, A Goal Weight Of 74 kg Could Be Reached In 124 Weeks.

Ideal Weight For A 157 cm Male Or Female

The Ideal Weight Range Using The BMI For A Male Or Female With A Height Of 157 cm Is

Between

46 kg
And
61 kg

How to Calculate BMI For 157 cm And 185 kg

157 / 100 = 2 (Height in m)2 X 2 = 4
185 / 4 = 75 BMI

157 = Height cm | 185 = 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 157 cm And 185 kg Female?

For a female with a height of 157 cm and weight of 185 kg, the calculated BMI is 75. This falls into the obese class 2 category on the BMI scale.

What Is The BMI For A 157 cm And 185 kg Male?

If a male is 157 cm tall and weighs 185 kg, their calculated BMI would be 75. This BMI value is considered obese class 2 for adult males.

What Is The Ideal Weight For A 157 cm Female?

For a 157 cm female, the ideal weight range is approximately 45.60-61.38 kg. At 185 kg , this individual would be considered obese class 2 for their height.

What Is The Ideal Weight For A 157 cm Male?

The ideal weight range for a male with a height of 157 cm is around 45.60-61.38 kg. This means a 157 cm 185 kg male would be obese class 2.

If I Am 157 cm And Weigh 185 kg, Is That A Good Weight For My Height?

No, if you are 157 cm tall and weigh 185 kg, this would be considered obese class 2 based on BMI calculations. The ideal weight range for 157 cmmale and female is 45.60-61.38 kg.

How Is BMI Calculated For A Height Of 157 cm And Weight Of 185 kg?

To calculate BMI for someone 157 cm tall and weighing 185 kg, you take the weight in kilograms and divide it by the height in meters squared. For these stats, the BMI formula is 185 kg / ( 1.57m)2 which equals a BMI of 75.

Is A BMI Of 75 Good For Someone 157 cm Tall?

No, a BMI of 75 for a 157 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 157 cm Tall?

For a 157 cm adult:
Underweight BMI is less than 18.4 = Under 45.35 kg
Healthy Weight BMI 18.5-24.9 = 45.60-61.38 kg
Overweight Weight BMI 25-29.9 = 61.62-73.70 kg
Obese BMI 30 or higher = Over 73.95 kg

Does BMI Take Age/Gender Into Account For A 157 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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