BMI for 55 kg and 150 cm

Instant answer: A person who weighs 55 kg (121 lbs) and is 150 cm (4'11") tall has a BMI of 24.4, classified as normal weight.

At 150 cm, the BMI-based healthy weight range spans 41.6 kg to 56 kg, with the midpoint considered the most statistically protective.

What does a BMI of 24.4 mean?

This range corresponds to the lowest statistical risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome in long-term cohort studies.

BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Two people at 55 kg and 150 cm can have very different body compositions and very different health profiles. Use BMI alongside waist circumference, fitness level, and routine bloodwork.

Healthy weight range for 150 cm

The BMI-based healthy weight range for 150 cm tall adults is 41.6–56 kg (92–123 lbs).

WeightIn lbsBMICategory
40 kg88 lbs17.8Underweight
45 kg99 lbs20.0Normal weight
50 kg110 lbs22.2Normal weight
55 kg (this page)121 lbs24.4Normal weight
60 kg132 lbs26.7Overweight
65 kg143 lbs28.9Overweight
70 kg154 lbs31.1Obese Class I

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 55 kg and 150 cm?

Using the formula BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)², a person who weighs 55 kg and is 150 cm tall has a BMI of 24.4. This places them in the normal weight category as defined by the World Health Organization.

Is 55 kg a healthy weight at 150 cm?

The healthy weight range for 150 cm is 41.6–56 kg, corresponding to a BMI of 18.5–24.9. 55 kg gives a BMI of 24.4, which is normal weight.

How was this BMI calculated?

BMI = 55 ÷ (1.50 × 1.50) = 55 ÷ 2.2500 = 24.4.

What should I do if my BMI is 24.4?

Keep a stable routine of movement, sleep (7–9 h), and balanced meals. Add resistance training to slow age-related muscle loss.

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