BMI chart for 5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
At 5 ft 2 in, a healthy weight is 101 to 136 lb (45.9 to 61.9 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 2 in
| Category | BMI | Weight (lb) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | under 18.5 | under 101 | under 45.9 |
| Healthy weight | 18.5 to 24.9 | 101 to 136 | 45.9 to 61.9 |
| Overweight | 25 to 29.9 | 137 to 163 | 62.0 to 74.3 |
| Obesity, class I | 30 to 34.9 | 164 to 190 | 74.4 to 86.7 |
| Obesity, class II | 35 to 39.9 | 191 to 218 | 86.8 to 99.1 |
| Obesity, class III | 40 and over | 219 and over | 99.2 and over |
BMI at 5 ft 2 in by weight
| Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 90 lb (41 kg) | 16.5 | Underweight |
| 100 lb (45 kg) | 18.3 | Underweight |
| 110 lb (50 kg) | 20.1 | Healthy weight |
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 21.9 | Healthy weight |
| 130 lb (59 kg) | 23.8 | Healthy weight |
| 140 lb (64 kg) | 25.6 | Overweight |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 27.4 | Overweight |
| 160 lb (73 kg) | 29.3 | Overweight |
| 170 lb (77 kg) | 31.1 | Obesity, class I |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 32.9 | Obesity, class I |
| 190 lb (86 kg) | 34.8 | Obesity, class I |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 36.6 | Obesity, class II |
| 210 lb (95 kg) | 38.4 | Obesity, class II |
| 220 lb (100 kg) | 40.2 | Obesity, class III |
| 230 lb (104 kg) | 42.1 | Obesity, class III |
Other heights
Questions
What is a healthy weight for someone 5 ft 2 in?
A healthy weight at 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) is 101 to 136 lb (45.9 to 61.9 kg), which is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9.
What BMI is overweight at 5 ft 2 in?
At 5 ft 2 in, a BMI of 25 starts at 137 lb (62.0 kg). A BMI of 30, which is where obesity begins, starts at 164 lb (74.4 kg).
What is underweight at 5 ft 2 in?
Below 101 lb (45.9 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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