Is 200 lbs overweight for 5'8"?
Yes — 200 lbs is 36 lbs above the healthy upper limit for 5'8".
At 200 lbs (90.7 kg) and 5'8" (172.7 cm), the BMI is 30.4 — obese class i.
Public-health guidelines place the ideal weight for 172.7 cm tall adults at 122–164 kg, equivalent to a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9.
What this means
A modest, sustained weight loss of 5–10% is consistently shown to improve blood pressure, lipid profile, and insulin sensitivity even without reaching a 'normal' BMI.
Practical next steps
- Engage a multidisciplinary approach: dietitian, GP, and where appropriate behavioural support.
- Start with low-impact movement (walking, swimming, cycling) to protect joints.
- Address sleep apnoea risk if snoring or daytime fatigue is present.
- Track non-scale wins — energy, mobility, blood pressure — alongside weight.
Frequently asked questions
Is 200 lbs overweight for 5'8"?
200 lbs at 5'8" gives a BMI of 30.4, which is obese class i. The healthy range for 5'8" is 122–164 lbs.
What is the healthy weight for 5'8"?
122–164 lbs.