Is 75 kg overweight for 178 cm?
No — 75 kg is within the healthy range for 178 cm.
At 75 kg (165 lbs) and 178 cm (5'10"), the BMI is 23.7 — normal weight.
Public-health guidelines place the ideal weight for 178 cm tall adults at 58.6–78.9 kg, equivalent to a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9.
What the numbers mean for you
You have 4.2 kg (9 lbs) of headroom before crossing into overweight (BMI 25 = 79.2 kg (175 lbs)).
Your BMI band midpoint is BMI 21.7 (68.8 kg (152 lbs)), 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 for your health
Staying inside this band is associated with the most favourable metabolic markers in adult populations under 65.
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 89 cm (35") at 178 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
| Weight | Conversion | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 kg | 154 lbs | 22.1 | Normal weight |
| 71 kg | 157 lbs | 22.4 | Normal weight |
| 72 kg | 159 lbs | 22.7 | Normal weight |
| 73 kg | 161 lbs | 23.0 | Normal weight |
| 74 kg | 163 lbs | 23.4 | Normal weight |
| 75 kg ← this page | 165 lbs | 23.7 | Normal weight |
| 76 kg | 168 lbs | 24.0 | Normal weight |
| 77 kg | 170 lbs | 24.3 | Normal weight |
| 78 kg | 172 lbs | 24.6 | Normal weight |
| 79 kg | 174 lbs | 24.9 | Normal weight |
| 80 kg | 176 lbs | 25.2 | Overweight |
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 75 kg overweight for 178 cm?
75 kg at 178 cm gives a BMI of 23.7, which is normal weight. The WHO healthy range for 178 cm is 58.6–78.9 kg.
What is the healthy weight for 178 cm?
58.6–78.9 kg (129–174 lbs).
How much should I lose or gain?
You are already inside the healthy band — focus on maintenance.