Is 75 kg overweight for 172 cm?

Yes — 75 kg is 1.3 kg above the healthy upper limit for 172 cm.

At 75 kg (165 lbs) and 172 cm (5'8"), the BMI is 25.4 — overweight.

At 172 cm, the BMI-based healthy weight range spans 54.7 kg to 73.7 kg, with the midpoint considered the most statistically protective.

BMI scale WHO BMI categories from 14 to 42 with a marker at 25.4. Under Normal Over Ob I Ob II+ BMI 25.4 14 42
Your BMI of 25.4 sits in the overweight band. Cutoffs: 18.5, 25, 30, 35 (WHO).

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What the numbers mean for you

You are 1.0 kg (2 lbs) above the healthy upper limit (BMI 25 = 74.0 kg (163 lbs)). At a modest 500 kcal daily deficit (~0.45 kg/week), reaching the healthy range takes about 2 weeks.

You have 13.8 kg (30 lbs) of buffer before crossing into the obese range (BMI 30 = 88.8 kg (196 lbs)). A 5–10% weight reduction (3.8 kg (8 lbs) to 7.5 kg (17 lbs)) is clinically meaningful even without reaching a "normal" BMI.

Timelines assume ~7,700 kcal per kg of body fat. Real progress varies with muscle mass, adherence, and medications.

What this means for your health

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

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 86 cm (34") at 172 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 kg neighbours at this height

WeightConversionBMICategory
70 kg154 lbs23.7Normal weight
71 kg157 lbs24.0Normal weight
72 kg159 lbs24.3Normal weight
73 kg161 lbs24.7Normal weight
74 kg163 lbs25.0Overweight
75 kg ← this page165 lbs25.4Overweight
76 kg168 lbs25.7Overweight
77 kg170 lbs26.0Overweight
78 kg172 lbs26.4Overweight
79 kg174 lbs26.7Overweight
80 kg176 lbs27.0Overweight

Practical next steps

  1. Aim for 5–10% body-weight reduction as the first goal — this alone improves most metabolic markers.
  2. Walk 30+ minutes daily and add two resistance sessions weekly.
  3. Audit liquid calories; they are the easiest to cut.
  4. Discuss screening for blood pressure, glucose, and lipids with your GP.

Frequently asked questions

Is 75 kg overweight for 172 cm?

75 kg at 172 cm gives a BMI of 25.4, which is overweight. The WHO healthy range for 172 cm is 54.7–73.7 kg.

What is the healthy weight for 172 cm?

54.7–73.7 kg (121–162 lbs).

How much should I lose or gain?

To reach the healthy upper limit, the difference is 1.3 kg.

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