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BMI chart for 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)

At 5 ft 11 in, a healthy weight is 133 to 179 lb (60.2 to 81.2 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 11 in

BMI categories at 5 ft 11 in
CategoryBMIWeight (lb)Weight (kg)
Underweightunder 18.5under 133under 60.2
Healthy weight18.5 to 24.9133 to 17860.2 to 81.2
Overweight25 to 29.9179 to 21481.3 to 97.5
Obesity, class I30 to 34.9215 to 25097.6 to 113.7
Obesity, class II35 to 39.9251 to 286113.8 to 130.0
Obesity, class III40 and over287 and over130.1 and over

BMI at 5 ft 11 in by weight

BMI at 5 ft 11 in by weight
WeightBMICategory
120 lb (54 kg)16.7Underweight
130 lb (59 kg)18.1Underweight
140 lb (64 kg)19.5Healthy weight
150 lb (68 kg)20.9Healthy weight
160 lb (73 kg)22.3Healthy weight
170 lb (77 kg)23.7Healthy weight
180 lb (82 kg)25.1Overweight
190 lb (86 kg)26.5Overweight
200 lb (91 kg)27.9Overweight
210 lb (95 kg)29.3Overweight
220 lb (100 kg)30.7Obesity, class I
230 lb (104 kg)32.1Obesity, class I
240 lb (109 kg)33.5Obesity, class I
250 lb (113 kg)34.9Obesity, class I
260 lb (118 kg)36.3Obesity, class II
270 lb (122 kg)37.7Obesity, class II
280 lb (127 kg)39.1Obesity, class II
290 lb (132 kg)40.4Obesity, class III
300 lb (136 kg)41.8Obesity, class III
310 lb (141 kg)43.2Obesity, class III

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Questions

What is a healthy weight for someone 5 ft 11 in?

A healthy weight at 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) is 133 to 179 lb (60.2 to 81.2 kg), which is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9.

What BMI is overweight at 5 ft 11 in?

At 5 ft 11 in, a BMI of 25 starts at 179 lb (81.3 kg). A BMI of 30, which is where obesity begins, starts at 215 lb (97.6 kg).

What is underweight at 5 ft 11 in?

Below 133 lb (60.2 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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