BMI for 110 lbs and 5'2"

Instant answer: 110 lbs (49.9 kg) at 5'2" (157.5 cm) gives a BMI of 20.1normal weight.

At 157.5 cm, the BMI-based healthy weight range spans 45.9 kg to 61.8 kg, with the midpoint considered the most statistically protective.

What does a BMI of 20.1 mean?

This range corresponds to the lowest statistical risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome in long-term cohort studies.

Healthy weight range for 5'2"

The BMI-based healthy weight range for 5'2" is 101–136 lbs (45.9–61.8 kg).

Weight (lbs)Weight (kg)BMICategory
90 lbs40.8 kg16.4Underweight
100 lbs45.4 kg18.3Underweight
110 lbs (this page)49.9 kg20.1Normal weight
120 lbs54.4 kg21.9Normal weight
130 lbs59 kg23.8Normal weight

Practical next steps

  1. Maintain at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week.
  2. Include two strength sessions to preserve lean mass with age.
  3. Monitor waist circumference yearly — under 94 cm (men) / 80 cm (women).
  4. Get a routine metabolic panel every 1–2 years.

Frequently asked questions

What is the BMI for 110 lbs and 5'2"?

A person who weighs 110 lbs (49.9 kg) and is 5'2" tall has a BMI of 20.1, classified as normal weight by the WHO.

Is 110 lbs a healthy weight at 5'2"?

The healthy weight range for 5'2" is 101–136 lbs (45.9–61.8 kg). 110 lbs gives a BMI of 20.1.

What BMI category is this?

Normal weight. This range corresponds to the lowest statistical risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome in long-term cohort studies.

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