BMI chart for 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
At 5 ft 3 in, a healthy weight is 104 to 140 lb (47.4 to 63.9 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 3 in
| Category | BMI | Weight (lb) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | under 18.5 | under 104 | under 47.4 |
| Healthy weight | 18.5 to 24.9 | 104 to 140 | 47.4 to 63.9 |
| Overweight | 25 to 29.9 | 141 to 168 | 64.0 to 76.7 |
| Obesity, class I | 30 to 34.9 | 169 to 197 | 76.8 to 89.5 |
| Obesity, class II | 35 to 39.9 | 198 to 225 | 89.6 to 102.3 |
| Obesity, class III | 40 and over | 226 and over | 102.4 and over |
BMI at 5 ft 3 in by weight
| Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 90 lb (41 kg) | 15.9 | Underweight |
| 100 lb (45 kg) | 17.7 | Underweight |
| 110 lb (50 kg) | 19.5 | Healthy weight |
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 21.3 | Healthy weight |
| 130 lb (59 kg) | 23.0 | Healthy weight |
| 140 lb (64 kg) | 24.8 | Healthy weight |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 26.6 | Overweight |
| 160 lb (73 kg) | 28.3 | Overweight |
| 170 lb (77 kg) | 30.1 | Obesity, class I |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 31.9 | Obesity, class I |
| 190 lb (86 kg) | 33.7 | Obesity, class I |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 35.4 | Obesity, class II |
| 210 lb (95 kg) | 37.2 | Obesity, class II |
| 220 lb (100 kg) | 39.0 | Obesity, class II |
| 230 lb (104 kg) | 40.7 | Obesity, class III |
| 240 lb (109 kg) | 42.5 | Obesity, class III |
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Questions
What is a healthy weight for someone 5 ft 3 in?
A healthy weight at 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) is 104 to 140 lb (47.4 to 63.9 kg), which is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9.
What BMI is overweight at 5 ft 3 in?
At 5 ft 3 in, a BMI of 25 starts at 141 lb (64.0 kg). A BMI of 30, which is where obesity begins, starts at 169 lb (76.8 kg).
What is underweight at 5 ft 3 in?
Below 104 lb (47.4 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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