BMI for 150 lbs and 5'5"

Instant answer: 150 lbs (68 kg) at 5'5" (165.1 cm) gives a BMI of 24.9normal weight.

At 165.1 cm, the BMI-based healthy weight range spans 50.4 kg to 67.9 kg, with the midpoint considered the most statistically protective.

What does a BMI of 24.9 mean?

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

Healthy weight range for 5'5"

The BMI-based healthy weight range for 5'5" is 111–150 lbs (50.4–67.9 kg).

Weight (lbs)Weight (kg)BMICategory
130 lbs59 kg21.6Normal weight
140 lbs63.5 kg23.3Normal weight
150 lbs (this page)68 kg24.9Normal weight
160 lbs72.6 kg26.6Overweight
170 lbs77.1 kg28.3Overweight

Practical next steps

  1. Keep a stable routine of movement, sleep (7–9 h), and balanced meals.
  2. Add resistance training to slow age-related muscle loss.
  3. Watch the trend, not the daily fluctuation — month-over-month is what matters.
  4. Check blood pressure and cholesterol annually.

Frequently asked questions

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

A person who weighs 150 lbs (68 kg) and is 5'5" tall has a BMI of 24.9, classified as normal weight by the WHO.

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

The healthy weight range for 5'5" is 111–150 lbs (50.4–67.9 kg). 150 lbs gives a BMI of 24.9.

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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