BMI and healthy weight at 5′9″
For someone 5 feet 9 inches tall, a healthy BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 corresponds to a weight of about 125 to 169 pounds.
- By the standard adult categories, a 5′9″ adult is classed as overweight from 169.3 lb (BMI 25) and obese from 203.2 lb (BMI 30). Below 125.3 lb (BMI 18.5) counts as underweight.
- In metric terms, 5′9″ is 175.3 cm, and the healthy range is 56.8 to 76.5 kg.
- At this height, every 10 pounds moves BMI by about 1.5 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
21.7
Healthy range
Healthy weight
125–169 lb
Underweight
15–18.5
Healthy
18.5–25
Overweight
25–30
Obese
30+
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| Category | BMI range | Weight at 5′9″ |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | Below 18.5 | Under 125.3 lb |
| Healthy weight | 18.5 – 24.9 | 125.3 lb – 168.6 lb |
| Overweight | 25.0 – 29.9 | 169.3 lb – under 203.2 lb |
| Obese | 30.0 and above | 203.2 lb and above |
| Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 110 lb | 16.2 | Underweight |
| 120 lb | 17.7 | Underweight |
| 130 lb | 19.2 | Healthy |
| 140 lb | 20.7 | Healthy |
| 150 lb | 22.2 | Healthy |
| 160 lb | 23.6 | Healthy |
| 170 lb | 25.1 | Overweight |
| 180 lb | 26.6 | Overweight |
| 190 lb | 28.1 | Overweight |
| 200 lb | 29.5 | Overweight |
| 210 lb | 31 | Obese |
| 220 lb | 32.5 | Obese |
| 230 lb | 34 | Obese |
| Height | Healthy weight | Overweight from | Obese from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5′7″ | 118 lb – 159 lb | 159.6 lb | 191.6 lb |
| 5′8″ | 122 lb – 164 lb | 164.4 lb | 197.3 lb |
| 5′9″ | 125 lb – 169 lb | 169.3 lb | 203.2 lb |
| 5′10″ | 129 lb – 174 lb | 174.2 lb | 209.1 lb |
| 5′11″ | 133 lb – 179 lb | 179.3 lb | 215.1 lb |
What BMI can and can't tell you at 5′9″
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′9″. It's a quick screening number, not a measure of body fat.
Because muscle is denser than fat, a muscular 5′9″ adult weighing around 186 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′9″?
- For an adult 5 feet 9 inches tall, a healthy BMI of 18.5–24.9 corresponds to 125.3 lb to 168.6 lb.
- At what weight is a 5′9″ person overweight or obese?
- By BMI, a 5′9″ adult is overweight from 169.3 lb (BMI 25) and obese from 203.2 lb (BMI 30).
- What is a healthy weight for 5′9″ (175.3 cm) in kilograms?
- 56.8 to 76.5 kg, which is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 at 175.3 cm.