BMI for 150 lbs and 5'4"

Instant answer: 150 lbs (68 kg) at 5'4" (162.6 cm) gives a BMI of 25.7overweight.

Adults at 162.6 cm typically fall within a healthy weight band of 48.9–65.8 kg using the WHO BMI thresholds.

What does a BMI of 25.7 mean?

Population data show that physically active people in this BMI band often have better cardiovascular outcomes than sedentary people inside the 'normal' range.

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
130 lbs59 kg22.3Normal weight
140 lbs63.5 kg24.0Normal weight
150 lbs (this page)68 kg25.7Overweight
160 lbs72.6 kg27.5Overweight
170 lbs77.1 kg29.2Overweight

Practical next steps

  1. Focus on consistency over intensity — small daily wins beat aggressive short-term plans.
  2. Track food intake for 1–2 weeks to identify high-calorie patterns.
  3. Add strength training to protect lean mass during weight loss.
  4. Re-measure waist every month; expect change there before scale weight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the BMI for 150 lbs and 5'4"?

A person who weighs 150 lbs (68 kg) and is 5'4" tall has a BMI of 25.7, classified as overweight by the WHO.

Is 150 lbs a healthy weight at 5'4"?

The healthy weight range for 5'4" is 108–145 lbs (48.9–65.8 kg). 150 lbs gives a BMI of 25.7.

What BMI category is this?

Overweight. Population data show that physically active people in this BMI band often have better cardiovascular outcomes than sedentary people inside the 'normal' range.

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