Is 150 lbs overweight for 5'7"?
No — 150 lbs is within the healthy range for 5'7".
At 150 lbs (68 kg) and 5'7" (170.2 cm), the BMI is 23.5 — normal weight.
For an adult who is 170.2 cm tall, the World Health Organization considers a weight between 118 and 159 kg to be healthy.
What the numbers mean for you
You have 10 lbs (4.4 kg) of headroom before crossing into overweight (BMI 25 = 160 lbs (72.4 kg)).
Your BMI band midpoint is BMI 21.7 (139 lbs (62.9 kg)), often used as the "most protective" reference in cohort studies.
Timelines assume ~7,700 kcal per kg of body fat. Real progress varies with muscle mass, adherence, and medications.
What this means
This range corresponds to the lowest statistical risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome in long-term cohort studies.
Waist matters more than the scale
Two people can share the same BMI and have very different metabolic risk. For that reason, waist circumference is now considered a stronger predictor of cardiometabolic disease than BMI alone.
- Waist-to-height rule: keep your waist under half your height — that means below 85 cm (34") at 170.2 cm.
- Absolute cutoff for most adults: waist under 94 cm (37") is associated with meaningfully lower risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- Higher-risk zone: waist above 102 cm (40") — this is where risk climbs sharply regardless of BMI.
Precise ±5 lb neighbours at this height
| Weight | Conversion | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 lbs | 65.8 kg | 22.7 | Normal weight |
| 146 lbs | 66.2 kg | 22.9 | Normal weight |
| 147 lbs | 66.7 kg | 23.0 | Normal weight |
| 148 lbs | 67.1 kg | 23.2 | Normal weight |
| 149 lbs | 67.6 kg | 23.3 | Normal weight |
| 150 lbs ← this page | 68 kg | 23.5 | Normal weight |
| 151 lbs | 68.5 kg | 23.6 | Normal weight |
| 152 lbs | 68.9 kg | 23.8 | Normal weight |
| 153 lbs | 69.4 kg | 24.0 | Normal weight |
| 154 lbs | 69.9 kg | 24.1 | Normal weight |
| 155 lbs | 70.3 kg | 24.3 | Normal weight |
Practical next steps
- Continue current habits; this BMI band is associated with the lowest health risk.
- Focus on protein intake (0.8–1 g per kg) and quality sleep.
- Track waist circumference rather than weight as you age.
- Annual labs are still worthwhile even at a healthy weight.
Frequently asked questions
Is 150 lbs overweight for 5'7"?
150 lbs at 5'7" gives a BMI of 23.5, which is normal weight. The healthy range for 5'7" is 118–159 lbs.
What is the healthy weight for 5'7"?
118–159 lbs.