Is 80 kg overweight for 172 cm?

Yes — 80 kg is 6.3 kg above the healthy upper limit for 172 cm.

At 80 kg (176 lbs) and 172 cm (5'8"), the BMI is 27.0 — overweight.

Adults at 172 cm typically fall within a healthy weight band of 54.7–73.7 kg using the WHO BMI thresholds.

BMI scale WHO BMI categories from 14 to 42 with a marker at 27.0. Under Normal Over Ob I Ob II+ BMI 27.0 14 42
Your BMI of 27.0 sits in the overweight band. Cutoffs: 18.5, 25, 30, 35 (WHO).

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What the numbers mean for you

You are 6.0 kg (13 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 13 weeks.

You have 8.8 kg (19 lbs) of buffer before crossing into the obese range (BMI 30 = 88.8 kg (196 lbs)). A 5–10% weight reduction (4.0 kg (9 lbs) to 8.0 kg (18 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
75 kg165 lbs25.4Overweight
76 kg168 lbs25.7Overweight
77 kg170 lbs26.0Overweight
78 kg172 lbs26.4Overweight
79 kg174 lbs26.7Overweight
80 kg ← this page176 lbs27.0Overweight
81 kg179 lbs27.4Overweight
82 kg181 lbs27.7Overweight
83 kg183 lbs28.1Overweight
84 kg185 lbs28.4Overweight
85 kg187 lbs28.7Overweight

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 80 kg overweight for 172 cm?

80 kg at 172 cm gives a BMI of 27.0, 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 6.3 kg.

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