BMI for 165 cm Women

Instant answer: Women who are 165 cm (5'5") tall have a healthy BMI weight range of 50.4–67.8 kg (111–149 lbs).

Adults at 165 cm typically fall within a healthy weight band of 50.4–67.8 kg using the WHO BMI thresholds.

Gender-specific context

For women 165 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 165 cm?

Women who are 165 cm tall have the same BMI healthy range as everyone else (18.5–24.9), corresponding to 50.4–67.8 kg.

What should a woman weigh at 165 cm?

A healthy weight is anywhere in the 50.4–67.8 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%.

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