Is 80 kg overweight for 180 cm?
No — 80 kg is within the healthy range for 180 cm.
At 80 kg (176 lbs) and 180 cm (5'11"), the BMI is 24.7 — normal weight.
At 180 cm, the BMI-based healthy weight range spans 59.9 kg to 80.7 kg, with the midpoint considered the most statistically protective.
What the numbers mean for you
You have 1.0 kg (2 lbs) of headroom before crossing into overweight (BMI 25 = 81.0 kg (179 lbs)).
Your BMI band midpoint is BMI 21.7 (70.3 kg (155 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
This range corresponds to the lowest statistical risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome in long-term cohort studies.
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 90 cm (35") at 180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 kg | 165 lbs | 23.1 | Normal weight |
| 76 kg | 168 lbs | 23.5 | Normal weight |
| 77 kg | 170 lbs | 23.8 | Normal weight |
| 78 kg | 172 lbs | 24.1 | Normal weight |
| 79 kg | 174 lbs | 24.4 | Normal weight |
| 80 kg ← this page | 176 lbs | 24.7 | Normal weight |
| 81 kg | 179 lbs | 25.0 | Overweight |
| 82 kg | 181 lbs | 25.3 | Overweight |
| 83 kg | 183 lbs | 25.6 | Overweight |
| 84 kg | 185 lbs | 25.9 | Overweight |
| 85 kg | 187 lbs | 26.2 | Overweight |
Practical next steps
- Maintain at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week.
- Include two strength sessions to preserve lean mass with age.
- Monitor waist circumference yearly — under 94 cm (men) / 80 cm (women).
- Get a routine metabolic panel every 1–2 years.
Frequently asked questions
Is 80 kg overweight for 180 cm?
80 kg at 180 cm gives a BMI of 24.7, which is normal weight. The WHO healthy range for 180 cm is 59.9–80.7 kg.
What is the healthy weight for 180 cm?
59.9–80.7 kg (132–178 lbs).
How much should I lose or gain?
You are already inside the healthy band — focus on maintenance.