Is 150 lbs overweight for 5'4"?

Yes — 150 lbs is 5 lbs above the healthy upper limit for 5'4".

At 150 lbs (68 kg) and 5'4" (162.6 cm), the BMI is 25.7overweight.

At 162.6 cm, the BMI-based healthy weight range spans 108 kg to 145 kg, with the midpoint considered the most statistically protective.

What this means

This BMI band typically becomes more health-relevant when paired with a waist measurement above 94 cm (men) or 80 cm (women).

Practical next steps

  1. Focus on consistency over intensity — small daily wins beat aggressive short-term plans.
  2. Track food intake for 1–2 weeks to identify high-calorie patterns.
  3. Add strength training to protect lean mass during weight loss.
  4. Re-measure waist every month; expect change there before scale weight.

Frequently asked questions

Is 150 lbs overweight for 5'4"?

150 lbs at 5'4" gives a BMI of 25.7, which is overweight. The healthy range for 5'4" is 108–145 lbs.

What is the healthy weight for 5'4"?

108–145 lbs.

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