Is 180 lbs overweight for 5'11"?

Yes — 180 lbs is 2 lbs above the healthy upper limit for 5'11".

At 180 lbs (81.6 kg) and 5'11" (180.3 cm), the BMI is 25.1 — overweight.

For an adult who is 180.3 cm tall, the World Health Organization considers a weight between 132 and 178 kg to be healthy.

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What this means

A BMI in this band is moderately associated with elevated blood pressure and altered lipid profiles, but lifestyle factors strongly modify the actual risk.

Practical next steps

  1. Create a modest caloric deficit of 250–500 kcal/day for steady, sustainable loss.
  2. Combine cardio with strength training to preserve muscle.
  3. Track waist measurement — it often improves before scale weight.
  4. Reduce ultra-processed foods and sugar-sweetened drinks first.

Frequently asked questions

Is 180 lbs overweight for 5'11"?

180 lbs at 5'11" gives a BMI of 25.1, which is overweight. The healthy range for 5'11" is 132–178 lbs.

What is the healthy weight for 5'11"?

132–178 lbs.

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