BMI chart for 5 ft 0 in (152 cm)
At 5 ft 0 in, a healthy weight is 95 to 127 lb (43.0 to 58.0 kg).
That is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9, the World Health Organization's range for adults. BMI is a screen, not a diagnosis.
Updated October 2026
Where each BMI category starts at 5 ft 0 in
| Category | BMI | Weight (lb) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | under 18.5 | under 95 | under 43.0 |
| Healthy weight | 18.5 to 24.9 | 95 to 127 | 43.0 to 58.0 |
| Overweight | 25 to 29.9 | 128 to 153 | 58.1 to 69.6 |
| Obesity, class I | 30 to 34.9 | 154 to 178 | 69.7 to 81.2 |
| Obesity, class II | 35 to 39.9 | 179 to 204 | 81.3 to 92.8 |
| Obesity, class III | 40 and over | 205 and over | 92.9 and over |
BMI at 5 ft 0 in by weight
| Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 80 lb (36 kg) | 15.6 | Underweight |
| 90 lb (41 kg) | 17.6 | Underweight |
| 100 lb (45 kg) | 19.5 | Healthy weight |
| 110 lb (50 kg) | 21.5 | Healthy weight |
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 23.4 | Healthy weight |
| 130 lb (59 kg) | 25.4 | Overweight |
| 140 lb (64 kg) | 27.3 | Overweight |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 29.3 | Overweight |
| 160 lb (73 kg) | 31.2 | Obesity, class I |
| 170 lb (77 kg) | 33.2 | Obesity, class I |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 35.2 | Obesity, class II |
| 190 lb (86 kg) | 37.1 | Obesity, class II |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 39.1 | Obesity, class II |
| 210 lb (95 kg) | 41.0 | Obesity, class III |
| 220 lb (100 kg) | 43.0 | Obesity, class III |
Other heights
Questions
What is a healthy weight for someone 5 ft 0 in?
A healthy weight at 5 ft 0 in (152 cm) is 95 to 127 lb (43.0 to 58.0 kg), which is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9.
What BMI is overweight at 5 ft 0 in?
At 5 ft 0 in, a BMI of 25 starts at 128 lb (58.1 kg). A BMI of 30, which is where obesity begins, starts at 154 lb (69.7 kg).
What is underweight at 5 ft 0 in?
Below 95 lb (43.0 kg), which is a BMI under 18.5, is classed as underweight for an adult.
Is BMI a good measure of health?
It is a quick screen for adults and no more. It cannot tell muscle from fat, so a muscular person can read as overweight. Ask a doctor about your weight if you are unsure.
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