BMI for 168 cm Women
Instant answer: Women who are 168 cm (5'6") tall have a healthy BMI weight range of 52.2–70.3 kg (115–155 lbs).
Adults at 168 cm typically fall within a healthy weight band of 52.2–70.3 kg using the WHO BMI thresholds.
Gender-specific context
For women 168 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 168 cm?
Women who are 168 cm tall have the same BMI healthy range as everyone else (18.5–24.9), corresponding to 52.2–70.3 kg.
What should a woman weigh at 168 cm?
A healthy weight is anywhere in the 52.2–70.3 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%.