BMI for 160 cm Women
Instant answer: Women who are 160 cm (5'3") tall have a healthy BMI weight range of 47.4–63.7 kg (104–140 lbs).
Adults at 160 cm typically fall within a healthy weight band of 47.4–63.7 kg using the WHO BMI thresholds.
Gender-specific context
For women 160 cm tall, the BMI range applies the same way, but body-composition targets differ: 21–33% body fat is the typical healthy range.
Frequently asked questions
What is a healthy BMI for women at 160 cm?
Women who are 160 cm tall have the same BMI healthy range as everyone else (18.5–24.9), corresponding to 47.4–63.7 kg.
What should a woman weigh at 160 cm?
A healthy weight is anywhere in the 47.4–63.7 kg range. Active women often settle in the middle portion of this band.
Is BMI different for women?
The BMI calculation and category thresholds are the same regardless of sex. What differs is the body-fat percentage that corresponds to the same BMI — women have a typical healthy body-fat range of 21–33%.