BMI chart for adults
For an adult, the usual BMI range is 18.5 up to 25. The table shows the weight that gives each end of that range at common heights, so you can see where you sit.
Updated 21 October 2026. Sources named on the page.
- Weight range for 18.5 to 24.9 at common heights
- Kilograms and pounds side by side
- The four adult bands explained
- For adults aged 19 and over
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A chart gives you a band. The calculator gives your exact number from your own height and weight.
Weight range for the usual adult BMI (18.5 to 24.9)
Each weight is height squared multiplied by the BMI value, rounded to the nearest 0.5 kg. Anything between the two figures sits in the usual adult range at that height.
By height
| Height | At BMI 18.5 | At BMI 24.9 | In pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 cm (4 ft 11 in) | 41.5 kg | 56.0 kg | 92 to 124 lb |
| 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) | 47.5 kg | 63.5 kg | 104 to 141 lb |
| 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | 53.5 kg | 72.0 kg | 118 to 159 lb |
| 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | 60.0 kg | 80.5 kg | 132 to 178 lb |
| 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | 67.0 kg | 90.0 kg | 147 to 198 lb |
The adult bands
| BMI | Usual wording |
|---|---|
| Under 18.5 | Below the usual adult range |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Within the usual adult range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Above the usual adult range |
| 30.0 and over | Well above the usual adult range |
Sources: World Health Organization, adult BMI classification; Weights worked from BMI x height squared, then rounded
Figures and sources checked 21 October 2026. General information, not medical advice.
How to read the chart
Find your height in the left column. If your weight falls between the two weights beside it, your BMI is in the usual adult range. Below the first figure is under the range, and above the second is over it.
Why a range and not one weight
People of the same height can be built very differently. A range is more honest than a single target weight, and even the range is a guide, not a promise about health.
Questions
Is this BMI chart for men and women?
Yes. The adult bands and the chart are the same for women and men.
Does the chart apply to children?
No. Children and teenagers are assessed on growth charts for their age. This chart is for adults aged 19 and over.
What if my height is not in the table?
Use the calculator, which works for any height, or work it out: multiply your height in metres by itself, then by 18.5 and by 24.9.
Does my age change the chart?
The adult bands are the same across adult ages, though the meaning of a BMI shifts with age and body composition. A doctor can advise on your own case.
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