BMI and healthy weight at 5′5″
For someone 5 feet 5 inches tall, a healthy BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 corresponds to a weight of about 111 to 150 pounds.
- By the standard adult categories, a 5′5″ adult is classed as overweight from 150.2 lb (BMI 25) and obese from 180.3 lb (BMI 30). Below 111.2 lb (BMI 18.5) counts as underweight.
- In metric terms, 5′5″ is 165.1 cm, and the healthy range is 50.4 to 67.9 kg.
- At this height, every 10 pounds moves BMI by about 1.7 points.
Educational information only, not medical advice. BMI is a screening measure, not a diagnosis — talk to a healthcare professional about your own weight and health.
Your BMI
21.6
Healthy range
Healthy weight
111–150 lb
Underweight
15–18.5
Healthy
18.5–25
Overweight
25–30
Obese
30+
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| Category | BMI range | Weight at 5′5″ |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | Below 18.5 | Under 111.2 lb |
| Healthy weight | 18.5 – 24.9 | 111.2 lb – 149.6 lb |
| Overweight | 25.0 – 29.9 | 150.2 lb – under 180.3 lb |
| Obese | 30.0 and above | 180.3 lb and above |
| Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 90 lb | 15 | Underweight |
| 100 lb | 16.6 | Underweight |
| 110 lb | 18.3 | Underweight |
| 120 lb | 20 | Healthy |
| 130 lb | 21.6 | Healthy |
| 140 lb | 23.3 | Healthy |
| 150 lb | 25 | Healthy |
| 160 lb | 26.6 | Overweight |
| 170 lb | 28.3 | Overweight |
| 180 lb | 30 | Overweight |
| 190 lb | 31.6 | Obese |
| 200 lb | 33.3 | Obese |
| 210 lb | 34.9 | Obese |
| Height | Healthy weight | Overweight from | Obese from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5′3″ | 104 lb – 141 lb | 141.1 lb | 169.4 lb |
| 5′4″ | 108 lb – 145 lb | 145.7 lb | 174.8 lb |
| 5′5″ | 111 lb – 150 lb | 150.2 lb | 180.3 lb |
| 5′6″ | 115 lb – 154 lb | 154.9 lb | 185.9 lb |
| 5′7″ | 118 lb – 159 lb | 159.6 lb | 191.6 lb |
What BMI can and can't tell you at 5′5″
BMI is weight divided by height squared, so at a fixed height it rises in step with weight — the table above is that relationship for 5′5″. It's a quick screening number, not a measure of body fat.
Because muscle is denser than fat, a muscular 5′5″ adult weighing around 165 lb can register as overweight while carrying little excess fat. Waist measurements add context BMI misses: the Waist-to-Height Ratio and Body Fat calculators are good next steps.
These categories apply to adults. Children and teens are assessed with age- and sex-specific BMI percentiles instead.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a healthy weight for someone 5′5″?
- For an adult 5 feet 5 inches tall, a healthy BMI of 18.5–24.9 corresponds to 111.2 lb to 149.6 lb.
- At what weight is a 5′5″ person overweight or obese?
- By BMI, a 5′5″ adult is overweight from 150.2 lb (BMI 25) and obese from 180.3 lb (BMI 30).
- What is a healthy weight for 5′5″ (165.1 cm) in kilograms?
- 50.4 to 67.9 kg, which is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 at 165.1 cm.