BMI for 140 lbs and 5'4"

Instant answer: 140 lbs (63.5 kg) at 5'4" (162.6 cm) gives a BMI of 24.0normal weight.

For an adult who is 162.6 cm tall, the World Health Organization considers a weight between 48.9 and 65.8 kg to be healthy.

What does a BMI of 24.0 mean?

Staying inside this band is associated with the most favourable metabolic markers in adult populations under 65.

Healthy weight range for 5'4"

The BMI-based healthy weight range for 5'4" is 108–145 lbs (48.9–65.8 kg).

Weight (lbs)Weight (kg)BMICategory
120 lbs54.4 kg20.6Normal weight
130 lbs59 kg22.3Normal weight
140 lbs (this page)63.5 kg24.0Normal weight
150 lbs68 kg25.7Overweight
160 lbs72.6 kg27.5Overweight

Practical next steps

  1. Continue current habits; this BMI band is associated with the lowest health risk.
  2. Focus on protein intake (0.8–1 g per kg) and quality sleep.
  3. Track waist circumference rather than weight as you age.
  4. Annual labs are still worthwhile even at a healthy weight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the BMI for 140 lbs and 5'4"?

A person who weighs 140 lbs (63.5 kg) and is 5'4" tall has a BMI of 24.0, classified as normal weight by the WHO.

Is 140 lbs a healthy weight at 5'4"?

The healthy weight range for 5'4" is 108–145 lbs (48.9–65.8 kg). 140 lbs gives a BMI of 24.0.

What BMI category is this?

Normal weight. Staying inside this band is associated with the most favourable metabolic markers in adult populations under 65.

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